And all the nations shall say, Why has Jehovah done thus unto this land? What is the meaning of this great burning anger?

And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord Jehovah, why have You brought this people over the Jordan at all; to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us? Oh, that we had been content, and dwelt on the other side of the Jordan!

For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear it, and surround us, and cut off our name from the earth. Then what will You do for Your great name?

i1 [Maschil of Asaph.] i0 par O God, have You cast us off forever? Will Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture?

Why have You broken down its hedges, so that all who pass by the way pluck its fruit?

The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against Jehovah.

O Jehovah, why have You made us wander from Your ways, and hardened our heart from Your fear? For the sake of Your servants, return the tribes of Your inheritance.

Righteous are You, O Jehovah, when I complain to You; yet let me speak with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all those who deceive with treachery at ease?