I long for you to rescue me! Your word is my only hope.
Yes, I will see him for myself, and I long for that moment.
You are my place of safety and my shield. Your word is my only hope.
What I want most of all and at all times is to honour your laws.
I long for your teachings. Be true to yourself and let me live.
Show me your love and save me, LORD, as you have promised.
Then I will have an answer for everyone who insults me for trusting your word.
I rely on your laws! Don't take away my chance to speak your truth.
Your worshippers will see me, and they will be glad that I trust your word.
I love to obey your Law! Have mercy and let me live.
With all my heart, I am waiting, LORD, for you! I trust your promises.
My body and mind may fail, but you are my strength and my choice for ever.
Deep in my heart I long for your temple, and with all that I am I sing joyful songs to you.
Young women of Jerusalem, if you find the one I love, please say to him, “She is weak with desire.”