¹⁵ Look down from heaven and see,
    from your holy and glorious perch.
Where are your energy and your might,
    your concern and your pity?
    Don’t hold back!^[a]
16 You are surely our father,
    even though Abraham doesn’t know us,
    and Israel doesn’t recognize us.
You, Lord, are our father;
    your reputation since long ago is that of our redeemer.
¹⁷ Why do you lead us astray, Lord,
    from your ways?
Why do you harden our heart
    so we don’t fear you?
Return for the sake of your servants
    the tribes that are your heritage!
¹⁸ Why did the wicked bring down your holy place?^[b]
    Why did our enemies trample your sanctuary?
¹⁹ For too long we have been like those you don’t rule,
    like those not known by your name.