If only I knew where to find him; if only I could go to his dwelling!
But I desire to speak to the Almighty and to argue my case with God.
My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God;
on behalf of a man he pleads with God as one pleads for a friend.
“Even today my complaint is bitter; his hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.
I would state my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments.
Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts.
Truly you are a God who has been hiding himself, the God and Savior of Israel.
Although our sins testify against us, do something, Lord, for the sake of your name. For we have often rebelled; we have sinned against you.
Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience,