"As for me, is my complaintto man?And whyshould I not be impatient?
That You should seekfor my guiltAnd searchafter my sin?
"Whatis my strength,that I should wait?And whatis my end,that I should endure?
Hearmy prayer,O LORD!And let my cryfor helpcometo You.
Whyare you in despair,O my soul?And whyhave you becomedisturbedwithinme? Hopein God,for I shall yetpraiseHim, The helpof my countenanceand my God.
So Mosesspokethusto the sonsof Israel,but they did not listento Moseson accountof [their] despondencyand cruelbondage.
ThenHe saidto them, "My soulis deeply grieved,to the pointof death;remainhereand keep watchwith Me."
"Do not consideryour maidservantas a worthlesswoman,for I have spokenuntilnowout of my greatconcernand provocation."
