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.
9 When your land was thirsty,you sent showersto refresh it.
10 Your people settled there,and you were generousto everyone in need.
11 You gave the command,and a chorus of women toldwhat had happened: