Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me!
I will say to God, ‘Don’t simply condemn me— tell me the charge you are bringing against me.
Turn and answer me, O Lord my God! Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,
I am dying from grief; my years are shortened by sadness. Sin has drained my strength; I am wasting away from within.
Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you.
