Psalms 81:6-16

6It said: ‘I took the heavy load off your back. You no longer had to carry those heavy baskets.

7When you had trouble, you called to me for help and I made you safe. I answered your prayers from the middle of the dark storm. I tested you at Meribah, when you had no water in the wilderness. Selah.

8I said, “My people, listen to me! I warn you now. Listen carefully to me, Israel's people!

9There must not be any strange god among you. You must never worship a foreign god.

10I am the Lord, your God. I brought you out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with many good things.”

11But my people refused to listen to me. My people, Israel, did not obey me.

12So I let them follow their own proud ideas. They could do whatever they wanted to do.

13But my people should listen to me! Yes, Israel should obey my commands!

14Then I would quickly win against their enemies. I would attack them all.’

15(Then people who hate the Lord would fall down with fear in front of him. They would be ashamed for ever.)

16‘But I would feed you, my people, with the best wheat. I would give you plenty of honey from the rock, for you to eat and be full.’