[1] O God, your land has been conquered by the heathen nations. Your Temple is defiled, and Jerusalem is a heap of ruins. [2] The bodies of your people lie exposed-food for birds and animals. [3] The enemy has butchered the entire population of Jerusalem; blood has flowed like water. No one is left even to bury them. [4] The nations all around us scoff. They heap contempt on us. [5] O Jehovah, how long will you be angry with us? Forever? Will your jealousy burn till every hope is gone? [6] Pour out your wrath upon the godless nations-not on us-on kingdoms that refuse to pray, that will not call upon your name! [7] For they have destroyed your people Israel, invading every home. [8] Oh, do not hold us guilty for our former sins! Let your tenderhearted mercies meet our needs, for we are brought low to the dust. [9] Help us, God of our salvation! Help us for the honor of your name. Oh, save us and forgive our sins. [10] Why should the heathen nations be allowed to scoff, "Where is their God?" Publicly avenge this slaughter of your people! [11] Listen to the sighing of the prisoners and those condemned to die. Demonstrate the greatness of your power by saving them. [12] O Lord, take sevenfold vengeance on these nations scorning you. [13] Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will thank you forever and forever, praising your greatness from generation to generation.
