5 Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
6 God places the lonely in families;he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.
7 O God, when you led your people out from Egypt,when you marched through the dry wasteland,Interlude
8 the earth trembled, and the heavens poured down rainbefore you, the God of Sinai,before God, the God of Israel.
9 You sent abundant rain, O God,to refresh the weary land.
10 There your people finally settled,and with a bountiful harvest, O God,you provided for your needy people.
11 The Lord gives the word,and a great army brings the good news.