1 For the Conductor, with instrumental music for the eight-stringed harp, a psalm by David.
2 Lord, do not punish me in Your anger, nor chastise me in Your wrath.
3 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I languish away; heal me, O Lord, for my bones tremble in fear.
4 My soul is panic-stricken; and You, O Lord, how long [before You help]?
5 Relent, O Lord, deliver my soul; save me for the sake of Your kindness.
6 For there is no remembrance of You in death; who will praise You in the grave?
7 I am weary from sighing; each night I drench my bed, I melt my couch with my tears.
8 My eye has grown dim from vexation, worn out by all my oppressors.
9 Depart from me, all you evildoers, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping.
10 The Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord accepts my prayer.
11 All my enemies will be shamed and utterly terrified; they will then repent and be shamed for a moment.
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