Psalms 80:8-14

8You pulled us out from Egypt, like a vine that you dug out of the ground. You chased nations out of this land, and you planted us here.

9You prepared the ground ready for us. We put down roots like a vine. We grew well and we covered all the land.

10Our branches gave shade to the mountains, and to the big cedar trees.

11Our branches reached the Mediterranean Sea, and as far as the Euphrates River.

12Why have you knocked down the walls that protected us? Now, anyone who passes can rob our fruit.

13Wild pigs from the forest attack your vine. Other wild animals eat all the fruit.

14Come back to us, God Almighty! Look down from heaven and see what is happening! Take care of your special vine.