1-5. A song to our strong God!a shout to the God of Jacob!Anthems from the choir, music from the band,sweet sounds from lute and harp,Trumpets and trombones and horns:it’s festival day, a feast to God!A day decreed by God,solemnly ordered by the God of Jacob.He commanded Joseph to keep this dayso we’d never forget what he did in Egypt.I hear this most gentle whisper from OneI never guessed would speak to me:
11-12. “But my people didn’t listen,Israel paid no attention;So I let go of the reins and told them, ‘Run!Do it your own way!’
13-16. “Oh, dear people, will you listen to me now?Israel, will you follow my map?I’ll make short work of your enemies,give your foes the back of my hand.I’ll send the God-haters cringing like dogs,never to be heard from again.You’ll feast on my fresh-baked breadspread with butter and rock-pure honey.”