Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?

Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake.

For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.

Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.

Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.

The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer.

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Have mercy on me,(A) Lord, for I am faint;(B)
    heal me,(C) Lord, for my bones are in agony.(D)
My soul is in deep anguish.(E)
    How long,(F) Lord, how long?

Turn,(G) Lord, and deliver me;
    save me because of your unfailing love.(H)
Among the dead no one proclaims your name.
    Who praises you from the grave?(I)

I am worn out(J) from my groaning.(K)

All night long I flood my bed with weeping(L)
    and drench my couch with tears.(M)
My eyes grow weak(N) with sorrow;
    they fail because of all my foes.

Away from me,(O) all you who do evil,(P)
    for the Lord has heard my weeping.
The Lord has heard my cry for mercy;(Q)
    the Lord accepts my prayer.

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