“As for me, is my complaint against man? And if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?
that You inquire after my iniquity and search after my sin?
“What strength do I have, that I should hope? And what is my end, that I should prolong my life?
Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come to You.
Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God.
Moses spoke so to the Israelites, but they did not listen to Moses on account of their anguish of spirit and for cruel bondage.
Then He said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Wait here, and keep watch with Me.”
Do not consider your handmaid to be a sinful woman, for out of the abundance of my concern and provocation I have spoken until now.”