Hear, Adonai, when I call with my voice, be gracious to me and answer me.
I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me; tell me why You contend with me.’
How long must I have cares in my soul and daily sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?
Hear, Adonai, and be gracious to me. Adonai, be my help.”
Be gracious to me, Adonai, for I am in distress. My eyes waste away with grief, my soul and my body as well.
For the music director, on stringed instruments, a psalm of David.
Hear my words, Adonai, consider my groaning.