"I hear the people of Israel say in grief, ' LORD, we were like an untamed animal, but you taught us to obey. Bring us back; we are ready to return to you, the LORD our God.

" 'I, and I alone, am God; no other god is real. I kill and I give life, I wound and I heal, and no one can oppose what I do.

I am worn out, O LORD; have pity on me! Give me strength; I am completely exhausted

Come and save me, LORD; in your mercy rescue me from death.

"With our words we get what we want. We will say what we wish, and no one can stop us."

Then he said to me, "Make the minds of these people dull, their ears deaf, and their eyes blind, so that they cannot see or hear or understand. If they did, they might turn to me and be healed."

"I have seen how they acted, but I will heal them. I will lead them and help them, and I will comfort those who mourn.

I offer peace to all, both near and far! I will heal my people.

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has chosen me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed

I will make you like a solid bronze wall as far as they are concerned. They will fight against you, but they will not defeat you. I will be with you to protect you and keep you safe.

Save us by your might; answer our prayer, so that the people you love may be rescued.

Save us, O LORD our God, and bring us back from among the nations, so that we may be thankful and praise your holy name.

The disciples went to him and woke him up. "Save us, Lord!" they said. "We are about to die!"

But when he noticed the strong wind, he was afraid and started to sink down in the water. "Save me, Lord!" he cried.

Praise him---he is your God, and you have seen with your own eyes the great and astounding things that he has done for you.

I praise you, God; don't remain silent!

He made his nation strong, so that all his people praise him--- the people of Israel, so dear to him. Praise the LORD!