天てん罰ばつ覿てき面めん

noun

swift divine punishment; heaven's vengeance is sure

A yojijukugo expressing the idea that divine retribution comes quickly and inevitably. Often used proverbially or in dramatic contexts.

• 悪あく事じを働はたらけば天てん罰ばつ覿てき面めん、必かならず報むくいを受うける。

  If you do evil, divine punishment will be swift and certain; you will surely face retribution.