7. Even though our crimes bear witness against us,act, Lord, for your name’s sake—Even though our rebellions are many,and we have sinned against you.
8. Hope of Israel, Lord,our savior in time of need!Why should you be a stranger in the land,like a traveler stopping only for a night?
9. Why are you like someone bewildered,a champion who cannot save?You are in our midst, Lord,your name we bear:do not forsake us!
10. Thus says the Lord about this people:They so love to wanderthat they cannot restrain their feet.The Lord takes no pleasure in them;now he remembers their guilt,and will punish their sins.