1 How long, O Jehovah? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

2 How long must I make decisions alone with sorrow in my heart day after day? How long will my enemy triumph over me?

3 Look at me! Answer me, O Jehovah my God! Light up my eyes, or else I will die.

4 My enemy will say: »I have overpowered him.« My opponents will rejoice because I have been shaken.

5 I trust your loving-kindness. My heart finds joy in your salvation.

6 I will sing to Jehovah for he has been good to me.