¹ I cried out to God^(A) for help;
    I cried out to God to hear me.
² When I was in distress,^(B) I sought the Lord;
    at night^(C) I stretched out untiring hands,^(D)
    and I would not be comforted.^(E)

¹ Listen^(A) to my words, Lord,
    consider my lament.^(B)

¹ As the deer^(A) pants for streams of water,^(B)
    so my soul pants^(C) for you, my God.
² My soul thirsts^(D) for God, for the living God.^(E)
    When can I go^(F) and meet with God?

³ I am worn out calling for help;^(A)
    my throat is parched.
My eyes fail,^(B)
    looking for my God.

¹ Lord, you are the God who saves me;^(A)
    day and night I cry out^(B) to you.
² May my prayer come before you;
    turn your ear to my cry.