Psalms 80:9-17

9You cleared the ground for it so that it took root and filled the land.

10Its shade covered the mountains. Its branches covered the mighty cedars.

11It reached out with its branches to the Mediterranean Sea. Its shoots reached the Euphrates River.

12Why did you break down the stone fences around this vine? All who pass by are picking its fruit.

13Wild boars from the forest graze on it. Wild animals devour it.

14O God, commander of armies, come back! Look from heaven and see! Come to help this vine.

15Take care of what your right hand planted, the son you strengthened for yourself.

16The vine has been cut down and burned. Let them be destroyed by the threatening look on your face.

17Let your power rest on the man you have chosen, the son of man you strengthened for yourself.