6. I trampled nations in my anger,I made them drunk in my rage,I splashed their blood on the ground.”
7. I will tell of the faithful acts of the Lord,of the Lord’s praiseworthy deeds.I will tell about all the Lord did for us,the many good things he did for the family of Israel, because of his compassion and great faithfulness.
8. He said, “Certainly they will be my people,children who are not disloyal.”He became their deliverer.
9. Through all that they suffered, he suffered too.The messenger sent from his very presence delivered them.In his love and mercy he protected them;he lifted them up and carried them throughout ancient times.
10. But they rebelled and offended his holy Spirit,so he turned into an enemyand fought against them.
11. His people remembered the ancient times. Where is the one who brought them up out of the sea,along with the shepherd of his flock?Where is the one who placed his holy Spirit among them,
12. the one who made his majestic power available to Moses,who divided the water before them,gaining for himself a lasting reputation,
13. who led them through the deep water?Like a horse running on flat land they did not stumble.
14. Like an animal that goes down into a valley to graze,so the Spirit of the Lord granted them rest.In this way you guided your people,gaining for yourself an honored reputation.
15. Look down from heaven and take notice,from your holy, majestic palace!Where are your zeal and power?Do not hold back your tender compassion!
16. For you are our father,though Abraham does not know usand Israel does not recognize us.You, Lord, are our father;you have been called our protector from ancient times.
17. Why, Lord, do you make us stray from your ways,and make our minds stubborn so that we do not obey you?Return for the sake of your servants,the tribes of your inheritance!