1. Lord, you have been merciful to your land;you have made Israel prosperous again.
2. You have forgiven your people's sinsand pardoned all their wrongs.
3. You stopped being angry with themand held back your furious rage.
4. Bring us back, O God our saviour,and stop being displeased with us!
5. Will you be angry with us for ever?Will your anger never cease?
6. Make us strong again,and we, your people, will praise you.
7. Show us your constant love, O Lord,and give us your saving help.
8. I am listening to what the Lord God is saying;he promises peace to us, his own people,if we do not go back to our foolish ways.