Have mercy Lyrics

O Lord, you have been our protector[ through all generations

Even before the mountains came into existence

Or you brought the world into being

You were the eternal God

You make mankind return to the dust

And say, "Return, O people

Yes, in your eyes a thousand years

Are like yesterday that quickly passes

Or like one of the divisions of the nighttime

You bring their lives to an end and they "fall asleep

In the morning they are like the grass that sprouts up

In the morning it glistens and sprouts up

At evening time it withers and dries up

Yes, we are consumed by your anger

We are terrified by your wrath

You are aware of our sins

You even know about our hidden sins

Yes, throughout all our days we experience your raging fury

The years of our lives pass quickly, like a sigh

The days of our lives add up to seventy years

Or eighty, if one is especially strong

But even one's best years are marred by trouble and oppression

Yes, they pass quickly and we fly away

Who can really fathom the intensity of your anger

Your raging fury causes people to fear you

So teach us to consider our mortality

So that we might live wisely

Turn back toward us, O Lord

How long must this suffering last

Have pity on your servants

Satisfy us in the morning with your loyal love

Then we will shout for joy and be happy all our days

Satisfy us in the morning with your loyal love

Then we will shout for joy and be happy all our days