1. You walked off and left us, and never looked back.God, how could you do that?We’re your very own sheep;how can you stomp off in anger?
2-3. Refresh your memory of us—you bought us a long time ago.Your most precious tribe—you paid a good price for us!Your very own Mount Zion—you actually lived here once!Come and visit the site of disaster,see how they’ve wrecked the sanctuary.
18-21. Mark and remember, God, all the enemytaunts, each idiot desecration.Don’t throw your lambs to the wolves;after all we’ve been through, don’t forget us.Remember your promises;the city is in darkness, the countryside violent.Don’t leave the victims to rot in the street;make them a choir that sings your praises.
22-23. On your feet, O God—stand up for yourself!Do you hear what they’re saying about you,all the vile obscenities?Don’t tune out their malicious filth,the brawling invective that never lets up.