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I am reckoned among those who go down to the pit; I have become like a man without strength,

You have removed my acquaintances far from me; You have made me an object of loathing to them; I am shut up and cannot go out.

I was afflicted and about to die from my youth on; I suffer Your terrors; I am overcome.

In return for my love they act as my accusers; But I am in prayer.

For I am afflicted and needy, And my heart is wounded within me.

I am passing like a shadow when it lengthens; I am shaken off like the locust.

I believed when I said, "I am greatly afflicted."

O Lord , surely I am Your servant, I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid, You have loosed my bonds.

I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me.

I am a companion of all those who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.

I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.

I am exceedingly afflicted; Revive me, O Lord , according to Your word.

My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments.

I am Your servant; give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.

I am small and despised, Yet I do not forget Your precepts.

I am for peace, but when I speak, They are for war.

I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.

If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You.

"Give heed to my cry, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me.

And in Your lovingkindness, cut off my enemies And destroy all those who afflict my soul, For I am Your servant.