14. His Spirit gave them rest,just as cattle find restwhen led into a valley.The name of the Lord was praisedfor doing these things.
15. Please, Lord, look downfrom your holy and glorioushome in the heavensand see what's going on.Have you lost interest?Where is your power?Show that you care about usand have mercy!
16. Our ancestors Abraham and Jacobhave both rejected us.But you are still our Father;you have been our protectorsince ancient times.
17. Why did you make us turn awayfrom you, our Lord?Why did you make us wantto disobey you?Please change your mind!We are your servants,your very own people.
18. For a little while,your temple belonged to us;and now our enemieshave torn it down.