Deuteronomy 32:36

36  For the Lord shall judge for His people,

And relent for His servants" sake,

When He sees that their grip is gone,

Nor fast nor free remaineth;

37  And shall say, Where be their gods

The rock whereon they refuged,

38  Which ate the fat of their sacrifice,

Drank the wine of their pouring?

Let them arise to your help,

Let them be a covert above you!

36. judge his people As the parallel line shows, this means -will judge for his people."

power Lit. hand, i.e. holdor grip.

nor fast nor free] Heb. -aṣûr we-azûb, an alliterative phrase for the whole population. Whether it means in and out of prison, or under and free of tabooor ritual uncleanness, is doubtful.