that I may look upon the prosperity of your (A)chosen ones,
    that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation,
    that I may glory with your inheritance.

(B)Both we and (C)our fathers have sinned;
    we have committed iniquity; we have done wickedness.
Our fathers, when they were in Egypt,
    did not consider your wondrous works;
they (D)did not remember the abundance of your steadfast love,
    but (E)rebelled by the sea, at the Red Sea.

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that I may enjoy the prosperity(A) of your chosen ones,(B)
    that I may share in the joy(C) of your nation
    and join your inheritance(D) in giving praise.

We have sinned,(E) even as our ancestors(F) did;
    we have done wrong and acted wickedly.(G)
When our ancestors were in Egypt,
    they gave no thought(H) to your miracles;
they did not remember(I) your many kindnesses,
    and they rebelled by the sea,(J) the Red Sea.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 106:7 Or the Sea of Reeds; also in verses 9 and 22