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When He killed [some of] them, then those remaining sought Him, And they returned [to Him] and searched diligently for God [for a time].

And they remembered that God was their rock, And the Most High God their Redeemer.

Again and again they tempted God, And distressed the Holy One of Israel.

But God led His own people forward like sheep And guided them in the wilderness like [a good shepherd with] a flock.

Yet they tempted and rebelled against the Most High God And did not keep His testimonies (laws).

When God heard this, He was filled with [righteous] wrath; And utterly rejected Israel, [greatly hating her ways],

O God, the nations have invaded [the land of Your people] Your inheritance; They have defiled Your sacred temple; They have laid Jerusalem in ruins.

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; Rescue us, forgive us our sins for Your name's sake.

Why should the [Gentile] nations say, "Where is their God?" Let there be known [without delay] among the nations in our sight [and to this generation], Your vengeance for the blood of Your servants which has been poured out.

Restore us, O God; Cause Your face to shine on us [with favor and approval], and we will be saved.

O LORD God of hosts, How long will You be angry with the prayers of Your people?

Restore us, O God of hosts; And cause Your face to shine on us [with favor and approval], and we will be saved.

The mountains were covered with its shadow, And its branches were like the cedars of God.

Turn again [in favor to us], O God of hosts; Look down from heaven and see, and take care of this vine,

Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; Cause Your face to shine on us [in favor and approval], and we shall be saved.

Sing aloud to God our strength; Shout for joy to the God of Jacob (Israel).

For this is a statute for Israel, An ordinance of the God of Jacob.

"Let there be no strange god among you, Nor shall you worship any foreign god.

"I am the LORD your God, Who brought you up from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide and I will fill it.

God stands in the divine assembly; He judges among the gods (divine beings).