52. But He brought His people out like sheep, and led them in the wilderness like a flock.
53. He led them to safety, so they did not fear, but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
54. Then He brought them to His holy territory, to the mountain His right hand had gotten.
55. He drove out nations before them, and allotted them an inheritance. He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents.
56. Yet they tested and rebelled against El Elyon, and did not keep His decrees.
57. Like their fathers they turned and were treacherous. They turned aside like a faulty bow.
58. For they provoked Him with their high places, so they aroused His jealousy with their graven images.
59. God heard and was furious, and He greatly detested Israel.
60. He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent He pitched among men.