1. O God, we have heard it with our own ears—our ancestors have told usof all you did in their day,in days long ago:
2. You drove out the pagan nations by your powerand gave all the land to our ancestors.You crushed their enemiesand set our ancestors free.
3. They did not conquer the land with their swords;it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory.It was your right hand and strong armand the blinding light from your face that helped them,for you loved them.
4. You are my King and my God.You command victories for Israel.
5. Only by your power can we push back our enemies;only in your name can we trample our foes.
6. I do not trust in my bow;I do not count on my sword to save me.
7. You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies;you disgrace those who hate us.
8. O God, we give glory to you all day longand constantly praise your name.Interlude
9. But now you have tossed us aside in dishonor.You no longer lead our armies to battle.
10. You make us retreat from our enemiesand allow those who hate us to plunder our land.
11. You have butchered us like sheepand scattered us among the nations.