World English Bible
"Oh that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways!"
— Psalms 81:13, World English Bible
“Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!”
“Oh that my people would hearken unto me, That Israel would walk in my ways! ”
“If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!”
“If only my people would give ear to me, walking in my ways!”
“Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!”
I am Yahweh, your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.
But my people didn't listen to my voice. Israel desired none of me.
So I let them go after the stubbornness of their hearts, that they might walk in their own counsels.
Oh that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways!
I would soon subdue their enemies, and turn my hand against their adversaries.
The haters of Yahweh would cringe before him, and their punishment would last forever.
But he would have also fed them with the finest of the wheat. I will satisfy you with honey out of the rock." A Psalm by Asaph.