⁸ But my eyes are fixed^(A) on you, Sovereign Lord;
    in you I take refuge^(B)—do not give me over to death.

¹⁷ “The poor and needy search for water,^(A)
    but there is none;
    their tongues are parched with thirst.^(B)
But I the Lord will answer^(C) them;
    I, the God of Israel, will not forsake^(D) them.

¹⁵ My eyes are ever on the Lord,^(A)
    for only he will release my feet from the snare.^(B)

¹⁶ Turn to me^(C) and be gracious to me,^(D)
    for I am lonely^(E) and afflicted.
¹⁷ Relieve the troubles^(F) of my heart
    and free me from my anguish.^(G)

¹⁷ He will respond to the prayer^(A) of the destitute;
    he will not despise their plea.

¹² Kiss his son,^(A) or he will be angry
    and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath^(B) can flare up in a moment.
    Blessed^(C) are all who take refuge^(D) in him.