^{2 Ref} In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.

^{3 Ref} I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.

^{4 Ref} Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.

^{5 Ref} I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.

^{6 Ref} I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.

^{7 Ref} Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?

^{8 Ref} Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore?

^{9 Ref} Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah.