To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Testimony. Of Asaph, a Psalm.
1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,
you who lead Joseph like a flock.
You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.
stir up your might
and come to save us!
let your face shine, that we may be saved!
how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?
and given them tears to drink in full measure.
and our enemies laugh among themselves.
let your face shine, that we may be saved!
you drove out the nations and planted it.
it took deep root and filled the land.
the mighty cedars with its branches.
and its shoots to the River.b
so that all who pass along the way pluck its fruit?
and all that move in the field feed on it.
Look down from heaven, and see;
have regard for this vine,
and for the son whom you made strong for yourself.
may they perish at the rebuke of your face!
the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself!
give us life, and we will call upon your name!
Let your face shine, that we may be saved!