9. in their every affliction.It was not an envoy or a messenger,but his presence that saved them.Because of his love and pitythe Lord redeemed them,Lifting them up and carrying themall the days of old.
10. But they rebelledand grieved his holy spirit;So he turned to become their enemy,and warred against them.
11. Then they remembered the days of old, of Moses, his servant:Where is the one who brought up out of the seathe shepherd of his flock?Where is the one who placed in their midsthis holy spirit,
12. Who guided Moses by the hand,with his glorious arm?Where is the one who divided the waters before them—winning for himself an everlasting renown—
13. Who guided them through the depths,like horses in open country?
14. As cattle going down into the valley,they did not stumble.The spirit of the Lord guided them.Thus you led your people,to make for yourself a glorious name.
15. Look down from heaven and regard usfrom your holy and glorious palace!Where is your zealous care and your might,your surge of pity?Your mercy hold not back!
16. For you are our father.Were Abraham not to know us,nor Israel to acknowledge us,You, Lord, are our father,our redeemer you are named from of old.
17. Why do you make us wander, Lord, from your ways,and harden our hearts so that we do not fear you?Return for the sake of your servants,the tribes of your heritage.
18. Why have the wicked invaded your holy place,why have our enemies trampled your sanctuary?
19. Too long have we been like those you do not rule,on whom your name is not invoked.Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down,with the mountains quaking before you,