⁸ You who are the hope^(A) of Israel,
    its Savior^(B) in times of distress,^(C)
why are you like a stranger in the land,
    like a traveler who stays only a night?

⁹ Why are you like a man taken by surprise,
    like a warrior powerless to save?^(A)
You are among^(B) us, Lord,
    and we bear your name;^(C)
    do not forsake^(D) us!