6. You made us a source of conflict to our neighbors,and our enemies made fun of us.
7. O God, commander of armies, restore us and smile on usso that we may be saved.
8. You brought a vine from Egypt.You forced out the nations and planted it.
9. You cleared the ground for itso that it took root and filled the land.
10. Its shade covered the mountains.Its branches covered the mighty cedars.
11. It reached out with its branches to the Mediterranean Sea.Its shoots reached the Euphrates River.
12. Why did you break down the stone fences around this vine?All who pass by are picking its fruit.
13. Wild boars from the forest graze on it.Wild animals devour it.
14. O God, commander of armies, come back!Look from heaven and see!Come to help this vine.
15. Take care of what your right hand planted,the son you strengthened for yourself.
16. The vine has been cut down and burned.Let them be destroyed by the threatening look on your face.
17. Let your power rest on the man you have chosen,the son of man you strengthened for yourself.
18. Then we will never turn away from you.Give us life again, and we will call on you.
19. O Lord God, commander of armies, restore us, and smile on usso that we may be saved.