68 ‘ Praise the Lord God of Israel!
He has come to save his people.
He has come to make them free.
69 He has sent a very strong person to save us,
a descendant of God's servant, King David.
70 Long ago, God promised that he would do this.
He gave his own prophets this message to speak.
71 God promised to rescue us from our enemies.
He will save us from everyone who hates us.
72 He promised to be kind to our ancestors.
He will do the things that he promised in his holy covenant.
73 Yes, he will remember the strong promises that he spoke to Abraham.
74 God said, “I will keep you safe from your enemies.
Then you can serve me and not be afraid.
75 You can live in a way that is good and right.
You can do this all your lives.” ’
