⁸ Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:

¹¹ Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.

¹ Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?

¹⁴ Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him.

¹⁶ Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

¹ How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

² How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

³ Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

¹⁵ Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.