To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. All you peoples, clap your hands. This is what the verse says (Proverbs 29:2), "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan."
When the wicked are in power in the world, everyone sighs and are in distress, and no one walks with his head held high. Similarly, Solomon says (Proverbs 28:28), "When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase." It is difficult for the Lord when a person rules over another person to harm him. And so it says (Isaiah 28:2), "Behold, the Lord has a mighty and strong one, like a tempest of hail and a destroying storm, like a flood of mighty waters overflowing, who will bring them down to the earth with His hand."
What is meant by "with His hand"? It refers to the hand of man who ruled over his fellow man. Therefore it is said, "All you peoples, clap your hands." Why is this so? (Psalm 10:15) "Break the arm of the wicked and evil-doer; seek out his wickedness until you find none." Therefore, for the Lord is high and awesome, a great King over all the earth....