I felt secure and thought, “I'll never be shaken!”
Keep me safe and secure, so that I will always respect your laws.
Of course, I am now referring to the wonderful things I saw. One of Satan's angels was sent to make me suffer terribly, so that I would not feel too proud.
Then I'll say to myself, ‘You have stored up enough good things to last for years to come. Live it up! Eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.’ ”
I will always look to you, as you stand beside me and protect me from fear.
You say to each other, “Let's drink till we're drunk! Tomorrow we'll do it again. We'll really enjoy ourselves.”
You thought that you would be queen forever. You didn't care what you did; it never entered your mind that you might get caught.
They lend their money without charging interest, and they don't take bribes to hurt the innocent. Those who do these things will always stand firm.
In their hearts they say, “Nothing can hurt us! We'll always be happy and free from trouble.”
We cried on the way to plant our seeds, but we will celebrate and shout as we bring in the crops.
I rejected you for a while, but with love and tenderness I will embrace you again.