1Why have You rejected us forever, O God?
Why does Your anger smolder
against the sheep of Your pasture?
2Remember Your congregation,
which You purchased long ago
and redeemed as the tribe of Your inheritance —
Mount Zion where You dwell.
3Turn Your steps to the everlasting ruins,
to everything in the sanctuary the enemy has destroyed.
4Your foes have roared within Your meeting place;
they have unfurled their banners as signs,
— Psalm 74:1-4