He gave their crops to the grasshopper, the fruit of their labor to the locust.

He allowed the symbol of his strong presence to be captured; he gave the symbol of his splendor into the hand of the enemy.

He granted their request, then struck them with a disease.

He caused all their conquerors to have pity on them.

The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.

Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.

He handed the territory of nations over to them, and they took possession of what other peoples had produced,

He gave me reason to sing a new song, praising our God. May many see what God has done, so that they might swear allegiance to him and trust in the Lord!

May he live! May they offer him gold from Sheba! May they continually pray for him! May they pronounce blessings on him all day long!