63:10 But they rebelled and offended 1 his holy Spirit, 2
so he turned into an enemy
and fought against them.
63:11 His people remembered the ancient times. 3
Where is the one who brought them up out of the sea,
along with the shepherd of 4 his flock?
Where is the one who placed his holy Spirit among them, 5
63:12 the one who made his majestic power available to Moses, 6
who divided the water before them,
gaining for himself a lasting reputation, 7
63:13 who led them through the deep water?
Like a horse running on flat land 8 they did not stumble.
63:14 Like an animal that goes down into a valley to graze, 9
so the Spirit of the Lord granted them rest.
In this way 10 you guided your people,
gaining for yourself an honored reputation. 11
63:15 Look down from heaven and take notice,
from your holy, majestic palace!
Where are your zeal 12 and power?
Do not hold back your tender compassion! 13
63:16 For you are our father,
though Abraham does not know us
and Israel does not recognize us.
You, Lord, are our father;
you have been called our protector from ancient times. 14
63:17 Why, Lord, do you make us stray 15 from your ways, 16
and make our minds stubborn so that we do not obey you? 17
Return for the sake of your servants,
the tribes of your inheritance!
63:18 For a short time your special 18 nation possessed a land, 19
but then our adversaries knocked down 20 your holy sanctuary.
63:19 We existed from ancient times, 21
but you did not rule over them,
they were not your subjects. 22