Refugees--How They Are Plundered--Nov. 10, 2015

The despised of the earth--how they are plundered.

Their souls have had more than their fill of

the scorn of those who are at ease,

of the contempt of the proud.

But Lord, even the dogs

eat the crumbs that fall

from their master's table.

Is the fruit for which their souls

have longed never to be found again?

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 123; 146; 30; 86

Neh 4:1-23

Rev. 18:9-20

Matt. 15:21-28

Selected Verses

Ps. 123:4

Our soul has had more than its fill
          of the scorn of those who are at ease,
          of the contempt of the proud.

Neh 4:4

Hear, O our God, for we are despised; turn their taunt back on their own heads, and give them over as plunder in a land of captivity.

Rev. 18:14

“The fruit for which your soul longed
          has gone from you,
and all your dainties and your splendor
          are lost to you,
          never to be found again!” 

Matt. 15:27

[The Canaanite woman] said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”