When they were sick, I wore sackcloth, and refrained from eating food. (If I am lying, may my prayers go unanswered!)

But I am like a deaf man – I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.

But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I continually trust in God’s loyal love.

But as for me, God’s presence is all I need. I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.

I jumped to conclusions and said, “I am cut off from your presence!” But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.

I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!

But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

As for me, I will sing about your strength; I will praise your loyal love in the morning. For you are my refuge and my place of shelter when I face trouble.

O Lord, may you hear my prayer and be favorably disposed to me! O God, because of your great loyal love, answer me with your faithful deliverance!

I am oppressed and needy! O God, hurry to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O Lord, do not delay!