Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.
I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow.
I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.
I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
for I delight in your commands because I love them.
Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord;
“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.