In the cities of Manasseh, Ephraim, and Simeon, as far as Naphtali, and in the ruins around them,

King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon attacked him, bound him with bronze chains, and carried him away to Babylon.

The king responded, “What is it you are seeking?” Then I quickly prayed to the God of heaven

Can food that is tasteless be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?

Do you intend to criticize mere words, and treat the words of a despairing man as wind?

Those who hate you will be clothed with shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”

Have pity on me, my friends, have pity on me, for the hand of God has struck me.

he will deliver even someone who is not innocent, who will escape through the cleanness of your hands.”

That is why I am terrified in his presence; when I consider, I am afraid because of him.

Who carves out a channel for the heavy rains, and a path for the rumble of thunder,

Who by wisdom can count the clouds, and who can tip over the water jars of heaven,

Lord, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.

For the king trusts in the Lord, and because of the sovereign Lord’s faithfulness he is not upended.

Who is allowed to ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?

One deep stream calls out to another at the sound of your waterfalls; all your billows and waves overwhelm me.

Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king’s enemies. Nations fall at your feet.

Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey!

Kings leading armies run away – they run away! The lovely lady of the house divides up the loot.

The Lord says, “I will retrieve them from Bashan, I will bring them back from the depths of the sea,

They see your processions, O God – the processions of my God, my king, who marches along in holy splendor.