Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
We are become a reproach to our neighbors, A scoffing and derision to them that are round about us.
Remember not against us the iniquities of our forefathers: Let thy tender mercies speedily meet us; For we are brought very low.
Thine oils have a goodly fragrance; Thy name is (as) oil poured forth; Therefore do the virgins love thee.
Heal me, O Jehovah, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.
Turn thou us unto thee, O Jehovah, and we shall be turned; Renew our days as of old.
And Ephraim is a heifer that is taught, that loveth to tread out (the grain); but I have passed over upon her fair neck: I will set a rider on Ephraim; Judah shall plow, Jacob shall break his clods.
Unto you first God, having raised up his Servant, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities.