⁶ Listen to my cry,^(A)
    for I am in desperate need;^(B)
rescue me^(C) from those who pursue me,
    for they are too strong^(D) for me.
⁷ Set me free from my prison,^(E)
    that I may praise your name.^(F)
Then the righteous will gather about me
    because of your goodness to me.^(G)

⁶ In my distress^(A) I called to the Lord;^(B)
    I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice;^(C)
    my cry came^(D) before him, into his ears.

²⁴ Why do you hide your face^(A)
    and forget^(B) our misery and oppression?^(C)

²⁵ We are brought down to the dust;^(D)
    our bodies cling to the ground.
²⁶ Rise up^(E) and help us;
    rescue^(F) us because of your unfailing love.^(G)

⁷ Answer me quickly,^(A) Lord;
    my spirit fails.^(B)
Do not hide your face^(C) from me
    or I will be like those who go down to the pit.