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.
12 They said, "Kings and armies are running away. In the camps, Israel's soldiers are dividing up the things they have taken from their enemies.