| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 Why have you rejected us forever, O God? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture? | 1 Why have you rejected us forever, O God? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture? |
| 2 Remember the people you purchased of old, the tribe of your inheritance, whom you redeemed-- Mount Zion, where you dwelt. | 2 Remember the people you purchased of old, the tribe of your inheritance, whom you redeemed-- Mount Zion, where you dwelt. |
| 3 Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins, all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary. | 3 Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins, all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary. |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |