10. But they turned against him and made his Holy Spirit very sad. So the Lord became their enemy and fought against them.
11. Then they remembered what happened long ago. They remembered Moses and those with him. So where is the one who brought them through the sea along with the shepherds who led his flock? Where is the one who sent his Holy Spirit to live among them?
12. He was by Moses’ side and led him with his wonderful hand. He divided the water, so that the people could walk through the sea. He made his name famous by doing those great things.
13. He led the people through the deep sea. Like a horse running through the desert, they walked without falling.
14. Like cattle going down to the valley, The Spirit of the Lord led them. This is how you led your people and made your name wonderful.
15. Please, look down from the heavens. See what is happening now. Look down at us from your great and holy home in heaven. Where is your strong love for us? Where is your compassion? Why are you hiding your kind love from me?
16. Look, you are our father! Abraham does not know us. Israel does not recognize us. Lord, you are our father! You are the one who has always saved us!
17. Lord, why are you pushing us away from you? Why are you making it hard for us to follow you? Come back to us! We are your servants. Come to us and help us! Our tribes belong to you.
18. Your holy people had their land only a short time. Then our enemies trampled down your holy Temple.