Psalms

¹ A psalm of Asaph. O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple, they have reduced Jerusalem to rubble.

² as food to the birds of the air, the flesh of your saints to the beasts of the earth.

³ all around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury the dead.

⁴ of scorn and derision to those around us.

⁵ How long will your jealousy burn like fire?

⁶ that do not acknowledge you, on the kingdoms that do not call on your name;

⁷ and destroyed his homeland.

⁸ may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need.

⁹ for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake.

¹⁰ “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations that you avenge the outpoured blood of your servants.

¹¹ by the strength of your arm preserve those condemned to die.

¹² the reproach they have hurled at you, O Lord.

¹³ will praise you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise.