"He found them wandering through the desert, a desolate, wind-swept wilderness. He protected them and cared for them, as he would protect himself.

Do what I say, and you will live. Be as careful to follow my teaching as you are to protect your eyes.

Anyone who strikes you strikes what is most precious to me." So the LORD Almighty sent me with this message for the nations that had plundered his people:

How precious, O God, is your constant love! We find protection under the shadow of your wings.

Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, because I come to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings I find protection until the raging storms are over.

Let me live in your sanctuary all my life; let me find safety under your wings.

because you have always been my help. In the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.

Whoever goes to the LORD for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,

He will cover you with his wings; you will be safe in his care; his faithfulness will protect and defend you.

May the LORD reward you for what you have done. May you have a full reward from the LORD God of Israel, to whom you have come for protection!"

"Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You kill the prophets and stone the messengers God has sent you! How many times I wanted to put my arms around all your people, just as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you would not let me!

"Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You kill the prophets, you stone the messengers God has sent you! How many times I wanted to put my arms around all your people, just as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you would not let me!