I am weak from waiting for you to save me, but I hope in your word.
I want more than anything to be in the courtyards of the Lord’s Temple. My whole being wants to be with the living God.
How I want to follow your orders. Give me life because of your goodness.
My body and my mind may become weak, but God is my strength. He is mine forever.
Promise me, women of Jerusalem, if you find my lover, tell him I am weak with love.
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
Have mercy on me so that I may live. I love your teachings.
Let those who respect you rejoice when they see me, because I put my hope in your word.
I have an answer for people who insult me, because I trust what you say.
I wear myself out with desire for your laws all the time.
I will see him myself; I will see him with my very own eyes. How my heart wants that to happen!
Lord, show me your love, and save me as you have promised.
Never keep me from speaking your truth, because I depend on your fair laws.
I wait for the Lord to help me, and I trust his word.