5. and they crush and woundyour chosen nation, Lord.
6. They murder widows,foreigners, and orphans.
7. Then they say,“The Lord God of Jacobdoesn't see or know.”
8. Can't you fools see?Won't you ever learn?
9. God gave us ears and eyes!Can't he hear and see?
10. God instructs the nationsand gives knowledge to us all.Won't he also correct us?
11. The Lord knows how uselessour plans really are.
12. Our Lord, you bless everyonewhom you instruct and teachby using your Law.
13. You give them restfrom their troubles,until a pit can be dugfor the wicked.
14. You won't turn your backon your chosen nation.
15. Justice and fairnesswill go hand in hand,and all who do rightwill follow along.
16. Who will stand up for meagainst those cruel people?
17. If you had not helped me, Lord,I would soon have goneto the land of silence.
18. When I felt my feet slipping,you came with your loveand kept me steady.