1
From the depths of despair, O Lord,
I call for your help.
2
Hear my cry, O Lord.
Pay attention to my prayer.
3
Lord, if you kept a record of our sins,
who, O Lord, could ever survive?
4
But you offer forgiveness,
that we might learn to fear you.
5
I am counting on the Lord;
yes, I am counting on him.
I have put my hope in his word.
6
I long for the Lord
more than sentries long for the dawn,
yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.
7
O Israel, hope in the Lord;
for with the Lord there is unfailing love.
His redemption overflows.
8
He himself will redeem Israel
from every kind of sin.
