They remembered that God was their protector, and that the sovereign God was their deliverer.

Let those delivered by the Lord speak out, those whom he delivered from the power of the enemy,

for their Protector is strong; he will plead their case against you.

Through all that they suffered, he suffered too. The messenger sent from his very presence delivered them. In his love and mercy he protected them; he lifted them up and carried them throughout ancient times.

But the one who will rescue them is strong. He is known as the Lord who rules over all. He will strongly champion their cause. As a result he will bring peace and rest to the earth, but trouble and turmoil to the people who inhabit Babylonia.