³ I am overwhelmed with troubles^(C)
    and my life draws near to death.^(D)
4 I am counted among those who go down to the pit;^(E)
    I am like one without strength.^(F)

⁹     my eyes^(A) are dim with grief.

I call^(B) to you, Lord, every day;
    I spread out my hands^(C) to you.

¹¹ Is your love declared in the grave,
    your faithfulness^(A) in Destruction^[a]?

¹³ But I cry to you for help,^(A) Lord;
    in the morning^(B) my prayer comes before you.^(C)

¹⁵ From my youth^(A) I have suffered^(B) and been close to death;
    I have borne your terrors^(C) and am in despair.^(D)