Reach down from above! Grab me and rescue me from the surging water, from the power of foreigners,
He reached down from above and grabbed me; he pulled me from the surging water.
Those truly of Israelite descent separated from all the foreigners, standing and confessing their sins and the iniquities of their ancestors.
The water would have overpowered us; the current would have overwhelmed us.
Grab me and rescue me from the power of foreigners, who speak lies, and make false promises.
He reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me from the surging water.
He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.
When they hear of my exploits, they submit to me. Foreigners are powerless before me;
For foreigners attack me; ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life. (Selah)
Judah has become disloyal, and unspeakable sins have been committed in Israel and Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the holy things that the Lord loves and has turned to a foreign god!
He trusts in God – let God, if he wants to, deliver him now because he said, ‘I am God’s Son’!”
Then the angel said to me, “The waters you saw (where the prostitute is seated) are peoples, multitudes, nations, and languages.