² As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master,
    as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress,
so our eyes look to the Lord^(A) our God,
    till he shows us his mercy.

¹ I waited patiently^(B) for the Lord;
    he turned to me and heard my cry.^(C)
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,^(D)
    out of the mud^(E) and mire;^(F)
he set my feet^(G) on a rock^(H)
    and gave me a firm place to stand.
³ He put a new song^(I) in my mouth,
    a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the Lord^(J)
    and put their trust^(K) in him.

¹²³ My eyes fail,^(A) looking for your salvation,^(B)
    looking for your righteous promise.^(C)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love^(D)
    and teach me your decrees.^(E)
125 I am your servant;^(F) give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.^(G)