Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore the name of it was called Marah [meaning "Bitter"]. And the people murmured against Moses, saying, "What shall we drink?"

   So he cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree; and when he cast it into the waters, the waters were made sweet. There He made a statute and an ordinance for them.

   And there He tested them, and said, "If you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord Who heals you."

   Lord, You are my refuge! Don't let me down! Save me from my enemies, for You are just! Rescue me! Bend down Your ear and listen to my plea and save me. Be to me a great protecting Rock, where I am always welcome, safe from all attacks. For You have issued the order to save me. Rescue me, O God, from these unjust and cruel men.

   O Lord, You alone are my hope; I've trusted You from childhood. Yes, You have been with me from birth and have helped me constantly - no wonder I am always praising You! My success - at which so many stand amazed - is because You are my mighty protector. All day long I'll praise and honor You, O God, for all that You have done for me.

   Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only does wondrous things! And blessed be His glorious name forever! He will take care of the helpless and poor when they cry to Him; for they have no one else to defend them.

   He feels pity for the weak and needy, and will rescue them. He will save them from oppression and from violence, for their lives are precious to Him. His name will be honored forever; it will continue as the sun; and all will be blessed in Him; all nations will praise Him.

Taken from Exodus 15, Psalm 71, 72, The New King James and The Living Bible.
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