He destroyed their vines and fig trees, and broke the trees throughout their territory.

The sun will not harm you by day, or the moon by night.

He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, including both men and animals.

He defeated many nations, and killed mighty kings –

to the one who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, for his loyal love endures,

to the one who struck down great kings, for his loyal love endures,

He struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, the firstfruits of their reproductive power in the tents of Ham.

He drove his enemies back; he made them a permanent target for insults.

He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of their reproductive power.

For they harass the one whom you discipline; they spread the news about the suffering of those whom you punish.

My heart is parched and withered like grass, for I am unable to eat food.

Rise up, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Yes, you will strike all my enemies on the jaw; you will break the teeth of the wicked.

Yes, he struck a rock and water flowed out, streams gushed forth. But can he also give us food? Will he provide meat for his people?”

For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a prayer of David written to instruct others. It was written when he fought against Aram Naharaim and Aram-Zobah. That was when Joab turned back and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. O God, you have rejected us. You suddenly turned on us in your anger. Please restore us!