2 Scatter them like smoke!When you come near,make them meltlike wax in a fire.
3 But let your people be happyand celebrate because of you.
4 Our God, you are the onewho rides on the clouds,and we praise you.Your name is the Lord,and we celebrateas we worship you.
5 Our God, from your sacred homeyou take care of orphansand protect widows.
6 You find familiesfor those who are lonely.You set prisoners freeand let them prosper,but all who rebel will livein a scorching desert.
7 You set your people free,and you led themthrough the desert.
8 God of Israel,the earth trembled,and rain poured down.You alone are the Godwho rules from Mount Sinai.