^{1 Ref} To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Till when, O Jehovah, Dost Thou forget me? -- for ever? Till when dost Thou hide Thy face from me?

^{2 Ref} Till when do I set counsels in my soul? Sorrow inn my heart daily? Till when is mine enemy exalted over me?

^{3 Ref} Look attentively; Answer me, O Jehovah, my God, Enlighten mine eyes, lest I sleep in death,

^{4 Ref} Lest mine enemy say, `I overcame him,' Mine adversaries joy when I am moved.

^{5 Ref} And I, in Thy kindness I have trusted, Rejoice doth my heart in Thy salvation.

^{6 Ref} I do sing to Jehovah, For He hath conferred benefits upon me!

^{1 Ref} > How long, Yahweh? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

^{2 Ref} How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?

^{3 Ref} Behold, and answer me, Yahweh, my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death;

^{4 Ref} Lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed against him;" Lest my adversaries rejoice when I fall.

^{5 Ref} But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.

^{6 Ref} I will sing to Yahweh, Because he has been good to me.