You have rejected us, God,
and defeated us;
you have been angry with us
– but now turn back to us.
You have made the land tremble,
and you have cut it open;
Now, heal its wounds,
because it’s falling apart.
You have made your people suffer greatly;
we stagger around as though we were drunk.
You have warned those who have reverence for you,
so that they might escape destruction.
Save us by your might;
answer our prayer,
so that the people you love may be rescued.

- The Bible, ps. 60:1-5