⁸¹ My soul faints^(A) with longing for your salvation,^(B)
    but I have put my hope^(C) in your word.
⁸² My eyes fail,^(D) looking for your promise;^(E)
    I say, “When will you comfort me?”
⁸³ Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
    I do not forget^(F) your decrees.
⁸⁴ How long^(G) must your servant wait?
    When will you punish my persecutors?^(H)
85 The arrogant^(I) dig pits^(J) to trap me,
    contrary to your law.
⁸⁶ All your commands are trustworthy;^(K)
    help me,^(L) for I am being persecuted^(M) without cause.^(N)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken^(O) your precepts.
⁸⁸ In your unfailing love^(P) preserve my life,^(Q)
    that I may obey the statutes^(R) of your mouth.