5. They swung their axeslike woodcutters in a forest.
6. With axes and picks,they smashed the carved paneling.
7. They burned your sanctuary to the ground.They defiled the place that bears your name.
8. Then they thought, “Let’s destroy everything!”So they burned down all the places where God was worshiped.
9. We no longer see your miraculous signs.All the prophets are gone,and no one can tell us when it will end.
10. How long, O God, will you allow our enemies to insult you?Will you let them dishonor your name forever?
11. Why do you hold back your strong right hand?Unleash your powerful fist and destroy them.
12. You, O God, are my king from ages past,bringing salvation to the earth.
13. You split the sea by your strengthand smashed the heads of the sea monsters.