2 Adonai, be gracious to us! We long for You. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of trouble.
3 From the noise of tumult people will flee; When You lift Yourself up, the nations will be scattered.
4 Your spoil is gathered as the caterpillar gathers; like a swarm of locusts, they are rushing over it.
5 Adonai is exalted, for He dwells on high! He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.
6 It will be your time of faithfulness, a wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge— the fear of Adonai is His treasure.
7 Behold, heroes cry outside. Ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.
8 Highways are desolate; travel has ceased; covenant is broken; cities are despised; there is no regard for humanity.