For I hopein You, O LORD;You will answer,O Lordmy God.
On the dayI called,You answeredme; You mademe boldwith strengthin my soul.
I have calledupon You, for You will answerme, O God;InclineYour earto me, hearmy speech.
"And now,Lord,for whatdo I wait?My hopeis in You.
He was oppressedand He was afflicted,Yet He did not openHis mouth;Like a lambthat is ledto slaughter,And like a sheepthat is silentbeforeits shearers,So He did not openHis mouth.
