1. Lord, YOU have [at last] been favorable and have dealt graciously with Your land [of Canaan]; You have brought back [from Babylon] the captives of Jacob.
2. You have forgiven and taken away the iniquity of Your people, You have covered all their sin. Selah [pause, and calmly realize what that means]!
3. You have withdrawn all Your wrath and indignation, You have turned away from the blazing anger [which You had let loose].
4. Restore us, O God of our salvation, and cause Your anger toward us to cease [forever].
5. Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger [and disfavor] and spread it out to all generations?
6. Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
7. Show us Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, and grant us Your salvation.