Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.

They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.

Look away from him and let him desist, until he fulfills his time like a hired man.

Turn your angry gaze away from me, so I can be happy before I pass away.

Eyes will no longer be blind and ears will be attentive.

but with Cain and his offering he was not pleased. So Cain became very angry, and his expression was downcast.

Make the work harder for the men so they will keep at it and pay no attention to lying words!”

Will you never look away from me, will you not let me alone long enough to swallow my spittle?

At that time men will trust in their creator; they will depend on the Holy One of Israel.

But Abel brought some of the firstborn of his flock – even the fattest of them. And the Lord was pleased with Abel and his offering,

They will no longer trust in the altars their hands made, or depend on the Asherah poles and incense altars their fingers made.

So I say: “Don’t look at me! I am weeping bitterly. Don’t try to console me concerning the destruction of my defenseless people.”

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you – yes, I help you – yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!

Predict how future events will turn out, so we might know you are gods. Yes, do something good or bad, so we might be frightened and in awe.

Those who go down to Egypt for help are as good as dead, those who rely on war horses, and trust in Egypt’s many chariots and in their many, many horsemen. But they do not rely on the Holy One of Israel and do not seek help from the Lord.