[1] Lord, you poured out blessings on your land! You restored the fortunes of Israel.
[2] You forgave the guilt of your people— yes, you covered all their sins. Interlude
[3] You held back your fury. You kept back your blazing anger.
[4] Now restore us again, O God of our salvation. Put aside your anger against us once more.
[5] Will you be angry with us always? Will you prolong your wrath to all generations?
[6] Won’t you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you?
[7] Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.
[8] I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways.
[9] Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory.
[10] Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed!
[11] Truth springs up from the earth, and righteousness smiles down from heaven.
[12] Yes, the Lord pours down his blessings. Our land will yield its bountiful harvest.
[13] Righteousness goes as a herald before him, preparing the way for his steps.