Psalm
R. Save us Lord, in your mercy.
You have rejected us and abased us, and have not gone out with our armies. You made us turn back from the foe, and our enemies have taken the spoils. R.
You have made us the taunt of our neighbours, the derision and scorn of those around us. You have made us a byword among the nations, a laughingstock among the peoples. R.
Rouse yourself! Why do you sleep, O Lord? Awake, do not cast us off forever! Why do you hide your face? Why do you forget our affliction and oppression? R.