1. You defeated my people.Now you're in for trouble!You've never been destroyed,but you will be destroyed;you've never been betrayed,but you will be betrayed.When you have finisheddestroying and betraying,you will be destroyedand betrayed in return.
2. Please, Lord, be kind to us!We depend on you.Make us strong each morning,and come to save uswhen we are in trouble.
3. Nations scatter when you roarand show your greatness.
4. We attack our enemieslike swarms of locusts;we take everythingthat belongs to them.
5. You, Lord, are above all others,and you live in the heavens.You have brought justiceand fairness to Jerusalem;
6. you are the foundationon which we stand today.You always save us and givetrue wisdom and knowledge.Nothing means more to usthan obeying you.
7. Listen! Our bravest soldiersare running through the streets,screaming for help.Our messengers hoped for peace,but came home crying.
8. No one travels any more;every road is empty.Treaties are broken,and no respect is shownto any who keep promises.