2 Please, Lord, be kind to us!We depend on you.Make us strong each morning,and come to save uswhen we are in trouble.
3 Nations scatter when you roarand show your greatness.
4 We attack our enemieslike swarms of locusts;we take everythingthat belongs to them.
5 You, Lord, are above all others,and you live in the heavens.You have brought justiceand fairness to Jerusalem;
6 you are the foundationon which we stand today.You always save us and givetrue wisdom and knowledge.Nothing means more to usthan obeying you.
7 Listen! Our bravest soldiersare running through the streets,screaming for help.Our messengers hoped for peace,but came home crying.
8 No one travels anymore;every road is empty.Treaties are broken,and no respect is shownto any who keep promises.