PSALM FOR NIGERIA
(adapted from Psalm 140)

1 Rescue Nigeria, Lord, from evildoers; remove those civil servants and politicians from us.
2 Those who corruptly enrich themselves, they think that ill-gotten gain is making them progress in life.
3 Their unproductive lives are like deadly snakes; their pride of life is like a cobra's poison.
4 Protect Nigerians, oh Lord, from the power of the wicked; keep us from these greedily corrupt people who hold top jobs in the land who desire their own "prosperity" through their schemes that loot Nigeria.
5 These proud and corrupt ones have trapped up Nigeria and Nigerians; they have control over every ministry, agency and department, plus government and along the path they have set traps for us so that their children continue like them.
6 We cry out to the Lord, “Please be our God.” Hear our cries for help, Lord!
7 Oh Sovereign Lord, please be our strong Defender, Please protect us in this battle against these corrupt ones with human power over us.
8 Lord, don't give these wicked ones what they want; don't let their plots to corruptly enrich themselves succeed.
9 Don't let our enemies be victorious; make their corruption, impunity and treachery against Nigeria fall back on them.
10 May red-hot coals fall on them; may they be thrown into a pit and never get out.
11 May those who destroy our lives, hopes and dreams through looting public funds be turned to hell; may evil overtake these civil servants and politicians, and destroy them.
12 Lord, I know that you defend the cause of the poor and the rights of the needy.
13 Lord please help us to rid Nigeria of corruption and we will praise You indeed; we will obey You and You will teach us how to live in Your presence.


Source: Christianity for Africans
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