Certainly the Lord does not forsake his people; he does not abandon the nation that belongs to him.

For all the gods of the nations are worthless, but the Lord made the sky.

For I eat ashes as if they were bread, and mix my drink with my tears,

because of your anger and raging fury. Indeed, you pick me up and throw me away.

when the Lord rebuilds Zion, and reveals his splendor,

Egypt was happy when they left, for they were afraid of them.

Yes, he remembered the sacred promise he made to Abraham his servant.

For he has satisfied those who thirst, and those who hunger he has filled with food.

because they had rebelled against God’s commands, and rejected the instructions of the sovereign king.

For he shattered the bronze gates, and hacked through the iron bars.

The sailors rejoiced because the waves grew quiet, and he led them to the harbor they desired.

For I am oppressed and needy, and my heart beats violently within me.

Then they will realize this is your work, and that you, Lord, have accomplished it.

because he stands at the right hand of the needy, to deliver him from those who threaten his life.

For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just.

Why do you flee, O sea? Why do you turn back, O Jordan River?

I love the Lord because he heard my plea for mercy,

Rest once more, my soul, for the Lord has vindicated you.

Let the family of Aaron say, “Yes, his loyal love endures!”

Let the loyal followers of the Lord say, “Yes, his loyal love endures!”