Lord, have mercy, because I am in misery. My eyes are weak from so much crying, and my whole being is tired from grief.
He took me to a safe place. Because he delights in me, he saved me.
My sight has grown weak because of my sadness, and my body is as thin as a shadow.
Some sat in gloom and darkness; they were prisoners suffering in chains.
The Lord spared me because I did what was right. Because I have not done evil, he has rewarded me.
I chased my enemies and caught them. I did not quit until they were destroyed.
We have been pushed down into the dirt; we are flat on the ground.
My eyes are weak from so much crying; they are weak from crying about my enemies.
things I promised when I was in trouble.
I have suffered all day long; I have been punished every morning.
My body and my mind may become weak, but God is my strength. He is mine forever.
My eyes are weak from crying. Lord, I have prayed to you every day; I have lifted my hands in prayer to you.
Also, our eyes grew tired, looking for help that never came. We kept watch from our towers for a nation to save us.
Because of this we are afraid, and now our eyes are dim.