52. He led His people out like sheepand guided them like a flock in the wilderness.
53. He led them safely, and they were not afraid;but the sea covered their enemies.
54. He brought them to His holy land,to the mountain His right hand acquired.
55. He drove out nations before them. He apportioned their inheritance by lotand settled the tribes of Israel in their tents.
56. But they rebelliously tested the Most High God,for they did not keep His decrees.
57. They treacherously turned away like their fathers;they became warped like a faulty bow.
58. They enraged Him with their high placesand provoked His jealousy with their carved images.