[1] LORD, you poured out blessings on your land! You restored the fortunes of Israel. [2] You forgave the guilt of your people- yes, you covered all their sins. Interlude [3] You held back your fury. You kept back your blazing anger. [4] Now restore us again, O God of our salvation. Put aside your anger against us once more. [5] Will you be angry with us always? Will you prolong your wrath to all generations? [6] Won't you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you? [7] Show us your unfailing love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation. [8] I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways. [9] Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory. [10] Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! [11] Truth springs up from the earth, and righteousness smiles down from heaven. [12] Yes, the LORD pours down his blessings. Our land will yield its bountiful harvest. [13] Righteousness goes as a herald before him, preparing the way for his steps.
