They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see,

ears, but cannot hear, noses, but cannot smell,

They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see,

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

But when I stumbled, they rejoiced and gathered together; they gathered together to ambush me. They tore at me without stopping to rest.

All this has happened to us, even though we have not rejected you or violated your covenant with us.

hands, but cannot touch, feet, but cannot walk. They cannot even clear their throats.

But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.

He does not always accuse, and does not stay angry.

I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

I keep your commands eagerly and without delay.

For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed; he did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded.

Then they will not be like their ancestors, who were a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that was not committed and faithful to God.

Yet he is compassionate. He forgives sin and does not destroy. He often holds back his anger, and does not stir up his fury.

A song of ascents, by David. O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. I do not have great aspirations, or concern myself with things that are beyond me.

For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

You widen my path; my feet do not slip.

I chase my enemies and catch them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out.

I beat them to death; they fall at my feet.

They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.