^{6 Ref} My hands are stretched out to you: my soul is turned to you, like a land in need of water. (Selah.)

^{7 Ref} Be quick in answering me, O Lord, for the strength of my spirit is gone: let me see your face, so that I may not be like those who go down into the underworld.

^{8 Ref} Let the story of your mercy come to me in the morning, for my hope is in you: give me knowledge of the way in which I am to go; for my soul is lifted up to you.