שׁוּר

For I see them from atop the rocky cliffs, and I watch them from the hills. Behold, a people dwelling apart, not reckoning themselves among the nations.

I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.

The eye that beholds me will no longer see me. You will look for me, but I will be no more.

…where then is my hope? Who can see any hope for me?

The eye that saw him will see him no more, and his place will no longer behold him.

The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. Thinking, ‘No eye will see me,’ he covers his face.

For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.

Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.

But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,

Look to the heavens and see; gaze at the clouds high above you.

Surely God does not listen to empty pleas, and the Almighty does not take note of it.

How much less, then, when you say that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you must wait for Him,

For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men.

So like a lion I will pounce on them; like a leopard I will lurk by the path.

O Ephraim, what have I to do anymore with idols? It is I who answer and watch over him. I am like a flourishing cypress; your fruit comes from Me.