12 who led Moses by the right handwith his wonderful power,who divided the water before themto make his name famous forever,
13 who led the people through the deep waters?Like a horse walking through a desert,the people did not stumble.
14 Like cattle that go down to the valley,the Spirit of the Lord gave the people a place to rest.Lord, that is the way you led your people,and by this you won for yourself wonderful fame.
15 Lord, look down from the heavens and see;look at us from your wonderful and holy home in heaven.Where is your strong love and power?Why are you keeping your love and mercy from us?
16 You are our father.Abraham doesn’t know we are his children,and Israel doesn’t recognize us.Lord, you are our father.You are called “the one who has always saved us.”
17 Lord, why are you making us wander from your ways?Why do you make us stubborn so that we don’t honor you?For our sake come back to us,your servants, who belong to you.
18 Your people had your Temple for a while,but now our enemies have walked on your holy place and crushed it.