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New International Reader's Version NIRV
1 You have rejected us, God, and burst upon us; you have been angry—now restore us!
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God, you have turned away from us. You have attacked us. You have been angry. Now turn back to us!
2 You have shaken the land and torn it open; mend its fractures, for it is quaking.
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You have shaken the land and torn it open. Fix its cracks, because it is falling apart.
3 You have shown your people desperate times; you have given us wine that makes us stagger.
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You have shown your people hard times. You have made us drink the wine of your anger. Now we can't even walk straight.
4 But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow.
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But you lead into battle those who have respect for you. You give them a flag to wave against the enemy's weapons. "Selah"
5 Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered.
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Save us. Help us with your powerful right hand, so that those you love may be saved.
6 God has spoken from his sanctuary: “In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Sukkoth.
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God has spoken from his temple. He has said, "I will win the battle. Then I will divide up the land around Shechem. I will divide up the Valley of Succoth.
7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah is my scepter.
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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.
8 Moab is my washbasin, on Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
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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."
9 Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?
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Who will bring me to the city that has high walls around it? Who will lead me to the land of Edom?
10 Is it not you, God, you who have now rejected us and no longer go out with our armies?
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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?
11 Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless.
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Help us against our enemies. The help people give doesn't amount to anything.
12 With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies.
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With your help we will win the battle. You will walk all over our enemies.
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