5 God is in his holy temple. He is a father to those whose fathers have died. He takes care of women whose husbands have died.
6 God gives lonely people a family. He sets prisoners free, and they go out singing. But those who refuse to obey him live in a land that is baked by the sun.
7 God, you led your people out. You marched through a dry and empty land. Selah
8 The ground shook when you, the God of Sinai, appeared. The heavens poured down rain when you, the God of Israel, appeared.
9 God, you gave us plenty of rain. You renewed your worn-out land.
10 God, your people settled in it. From all of your riches, you provided for those who were poor.
11 The Lord gave a message. Many people made it widely known.