I was stone silent; I held back the urge to speak. My frustration grew;

My God, I cry out during the day, but you do not answer, and during the night my prayers do not let up.

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me.

For the music director; a psalm of David, a song. Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion. Vows made to you are fulfilled.