7 The Assyrian troops that are now attacking us are more powerful than ever. They are constantly bragging about their strong cavalry and mighty soldiers who trust in swords, shields, bows, and slings to win their wars. They don't realize that you are the Lord, a warrior who always wins.
8 So, in your anger, use your strength to completely destroy their army. Those Assyrians plan to disgrace the temple where you are worshiped and to chop off the corners of your altar with their swords.
9 You've seen how arrogant those Assyrians are. Destroy them in your anger, and give me, a widow, the strength to do what I have planned.
10 Use my deceit to slaughter the Assyrian rulers and their slaves, and let my strength crush their pride.
11 Your power doesn't depend on mighty armies. You are a God who cares for and protects the weak and helpless, and you rescue those who have given up hope.
12 You are the ruler of everything in heaven and on earth, and you created all rivers and oceans. And you are the God my ancestors worshiped, so please hear my sincere prayer.
13 Help me carry out my deceitful plan to wound and kill our enemies, who have plotted evil against your agreement with us and your holy temple, and against Mount Zion and the land you have given your people.