Psalms 80:9-17

9You cleared the ground for us, and we took root and filled the land.

10Our shade covered the mountains; our branches covered the mighty cedars.

11We spread our branches west to the Mediterranean Sea; our shoots spread east to the Euphrates River.

12But now, why have you broken down our walls so that all who pass by may steal our fruit?

13The wild boar from the forest devours it, and the wild animals feed on it.

14Come back, we beg you, O God of Heaven’s Armies. Look down from heaven and see our plight. Take care of this grapevine

15that you yourself have planted, this son you have raised for yourself.

16For we are chopped up and burned by our enemies. May they perish at the sight of your frown.

17Strengthen the man you love, the son of your choice.