Some laments are what theologians call imprecatory psalms. They long for the punishment of the wicked. When you face injustice, and when God’s glory—not just your pain—is your focus, it is appropriate to ask for justice to be done. Blunt requests for the defeat of the wicked have often been the prayers of godly people. Lament gives us language for talking to God about unfairness, abuse, and hidden mistreatment. We can boldly call upon God to act for the sake of justice.
