8
Gilead belongs to me. So does the land of Manasseh. Ephraim is the strongest tribe. It is like a helmet for my head. Judah is the royal tribe. It is like a ruler's staff.
9
Moab serves me like one who washes my feet. I toss my sandal on Edom to show that I own it. I shout to Philistia that I have won the battle."
10
Who will bring me to the city that has high walls around it? Who will lead me to the land of Edom?
11
God, isn't it you, even though you have now turned away from us? Isn't it you, even though you don't lead our armies into battle anymore?
12
Help us against our enemies. The help people give doesn't amount to anything.