Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.
I say to God: Do not declare me guilty, but tell me what charges you have against me.
Look on me and answer, Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death,
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction, and my bones grow weak.
Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.