God, help our nation
1 Shepherd of Israel, listen to us! You lead us, Joseph’s family, as your sheep.
God, you sit on your throne as king, above the cherubs. Show everyone your bright glory!
2 Shine on Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh. Show your great power! Come and rescue us!
8 You pulled us out from Egypt, like a vine that you dug out of the ground. You chased nations out of this land, and you planted us here.
10 Our branches gave shade to the mountains, and to the big cedar trees.
11 Our branches reached the Mediterranean Sea, and as far as the Euphrates River.
12 Why have you knocked down the walls that protected us? Now, anyone who passes can rob our fruit.
13 Wild pigs from the forest attack your vine. Other wild animals eat all the fruit.
14 Come back to us, God Almighty! Look down from heaven and see what is happening! Take care of your special vine.
15 You planted it with your own right hand. You caused it to grow, like a strong son.
17 Give strength to the one who sits at your right hand. He is the man that you have chosen to serve you.
19 Lord God Almighty, turn us to come back to you. Look at us with a smile on your face! Then we will be safe.
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