1 Listen to what the Lord says:

“Stand up, plead my case before the mountains;

let the hills hear what you have to say.

2 “Hear, you mountains, the Lord’s accusation;

listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth.

For the Lord has a case against his people;

he is lodging a charge against Israel.

1 Hear ye now what the Lord saith;

Arise, contend thou before the mountains,

And let the hills hear thy voice.

2 Hear ye, O mountains, the Lord’s controversy,

And ye strong foundations of the earth:

For the Lord hath a controversy with his people,

And he will plead with Israel.

1 Listen to what the Lord is saying:

“Stand up and state your case against me.

Let the mountains and hills be called to witness your complaints.

2 And now, O mountains,

listen to the Lord’s complaint!

He has a case against his people.

He will bring charges against Israel.

1 Hear now what the Lord says:

“Arise, plead your case before the mountains,

And let the hills hear your voice.

2 Hear, O you mountains, the Lord’s complaint,

And you strong foundations of the earth;

For the Lord has a complaint against His people,

And He will contend with Israel.

1 Now hear what the Lord says:

“Get up; plead your case in front of the mountains;

let the hills hear your story.

2 Mountains, listen to the Lord’s legal case.

Foundations of the earth, listen.

The Lord has a legal case against his people,

and he will accuse Israel.”

1 Hear ye now what Jehovah saith: Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. 2 Hear, O ye mountains, Jehovah’s controversy, and ye enduring foundations of the earth; for Jehovah hath a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel.

1 Hear ye now what Jehovah saith: Arise, contend before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. 2 Hear, ye mountains, Jehovah’s controversy, and ye, unchanging foundations of the earth; for Jehovah hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel.

1 Now listen to what the Lord is saying, 

“Stand up! Plead your case in front of the mountains, 

and let the hills listen to your request. 

2 Listen to the Lord’s lawsuit, you mountains. 

Listen, you strong foundations of the earth. 

The Lord has filed a lawsuit against his people. 

He is arguing his case against Israel. 

1 Now listen to what the Lord is saying:

Rise, plead your case before the mountains,

and let the hills hear your voice.

2 Listen to the Lord’s lawsuit,

you mountains and enduring foundations of the earth,

because the Lord has a case against His people,

and He will argue it against Israel.

1 Hear what the Lord says:

Rise, plead your case before the mountains,

and let the hills hear your voice.

2 Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord,

and you enduring foundations of the earth;

for the Lord has a controversy with his people,

and he will contend with Israel.

1 Hear now what Yahweh says:

“Arise! Plead your case with the mountains,

and let the hills hear your voice.”

2 Hear, O mountains, the indictment of Yahweh,

and you eternal foundations of the earth,

for Yahweh has an indictment against his people,

and against Israel he contends.

1 Israel, listen to the Lord’s message. He says to me,

“Stand up in court.

Let the mountains serve as witnesses.

Let the hills hear what you have to say.”

2 Hear the Lord’s case, you mountains.

Listen, you age-old foundations of the earth.

The Lord has a case against his people Israel.

He is bringing charges against them.

1 Hear now what the Lord is saying,

“Arise, plead your case before the mountains,

And let the hills hear your voice.

2 “Listen, you mountains, to the indictment of the Lord,

And you enduring foundations of the earth,

Because the Lord has a case against His people;

Even with Israel He will dispute.