^{2 Ref} In a day of my distress the Lord I sought, My hand by night hath been spread out, And it doth not cease, My soul hath refused to be comforted.

^{3 Ref} I remember God, and make a noise, I meditate, and feeble is my spirit. Selah.

^{4 Ref} Thou hast taken hold of the watches of mine eyes, I have been moved, and I speak not.

^{5 Ref} I have reckoned the days of old, The years of the ages.

^{6 Ref} I remember my music in the night, With my heart I meditate, and my spirit doth search diligently:

^{7 Ref} To the ages doth the Lord cast off? Doth He add to be pleased no more?

^{8 Ref} Hath His kindness ceased for ever? The saying failed to all generations?

^{9 Ref} Hath God forgotten `His' favours? Hath He shut up in anger His mercies? Selah.

^{10 Ref} And I say: `My weakness is, The changes of the right hand of the Most High.'

^{11 Ref} I mention the doings of Jah, For I remember of old Thy wonders,

^{12 Ref} And I have meditated on all Thy working, And I talk concerning Thy doings.