Psalm 80:9
Contemporary English Version
9 Then you cleared the ground,
and we put our roots deep,
spreading over the land.
Psalm 80:12-16
Contemporary English Version
12 Our Lord, why have you
torn down the wall
from around the vineyard?
You let everyone who walks by
pick the grapes.
13 Now the vine is gobbled up
by pigs from the forest
and other wild animals.
14 God All-Powerful,
please do something!
Look down from heaven
and see what's happening
to this vine.
15 With your own hands
you planted its roots,
and you raised it
as your very own.
16 Enemies chopped the vine down
and set it on fire.
Now show your anger
and destroy them.
Psalm 80:19
Contemporary English Version
19 Lord God All-Powerful,
make us strong again!
Smile on us and save us.
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