3 The Lord answers, “I have walked in the winepress alone,and no one among the nations helped me.I was angry and walked on the nationsand crushed them because of my anger.Blood splashed on my clothes,and I stained all my clothing.
4 I chose a time to punish people,and the time has come for me to save.
5 I looked around, but I saw no one to help me.I was surprised that no one supported me.So I used my own power to save my people;my own anger supported me.
6 While I was angry, I walked on the nations.In my anger I punished themand poured their blood on the ground.”
7 I will tell about the Lord’s kindnessand praise him for everything he has done.I will praise the Lord for the many good things he has given usand for his goodness to the people of Israel.He has shown great mercy to usand has been very kind to us.
8 He said, “These are my people;my children will not lie to me.”So he saved them.
9 When they suffered, he suffered also.He sent his own angel to save them.Because of his love and kindness, he saved them.Since long ago he has picked them up and carried them.