12 The place of our sanctuary from the beginning has been like a splendid throne on a high place.

13 You, Yahweh are the one that Yisrael puts their hope in.

All who abandon you will be put to shame.

≈ Those who turn away from you will be written on the ground,

because they’ve forsaken Yahweh—the fountain of living waters.

14 Heal me, Yahweh, and I’ll be healed.

Rescue me, and I’ll be rescued,

because you are the one I praise.

15 Listen, they’re asking me,

Where is Yahweh’s message? Let it come.

16 As for me, I didn’t run from being a shepherd following you.

I didn’t long for the day of disaster.

You know everything I said—it was said in your presence.

17 Don’t become a terror to me.

You’re my place of safety when disaster comes.

18 Let my pursuers be ashamed, but don’t let me be ashamed.

Ley them be dismayed, but don’t let me be dismayed.

Send the day of disaster against them

and shatter them with a double share of destruction.