⁴ One thing^(A) I ask from the Lord,
    this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
    all the days of my life,^(B)
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
    and to seek him in his temple.

⁷ Hear my voice^(A) when I call, Lord;
    be merciful to me and answer me.^(B)

⁸ My heart says of you, “Seek his face!^(A)”
    Your face, Lord, I will seek.

⁹ Do not hide your face^(A) from me,
    do not turn your servant away in anger;^(B)
    you have been my helper.^(C)
Do not reject me or forsake^(D) me,
    God my Savior.^(E)

¹³ I remain confident of this:
    I will see the goodness of the Lord^(A)
    in the land of the living.^(B)
14 Wait^(C) for the Lord;
    be strong^(D) and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.