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But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the faithfulness of God forever and ever.

Give Your attention to me and answer me; I am restless in my complaint and severely distracted,

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.

I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched; My eyes fail while I wait for my God.

And do not hide Your face from Your servant, For I am in distress; answer me quickly.

Disgrace has broken my heart, and I am so sick. And I waited for sympathy, but there was none; And for comforters, but I found none.

But I am afflicted and in pain; May Your salvation, God, set me safely on high.

But I am afflicted and needy; Hurry to me, God! You are my help and my savior; LORD, do not delay.

And even when I am old and gray, God, do not abandon me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come.

Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand.

When I remember God, then I am restless; When I sigh, then my spirit feels weak. Selah

You have held my eyelids open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak.

"I, the LORD, am your God, Who brought you up from the land of Egypt; Open your mouth wide and I will fill it.

Incline Your ear, LORD, and answer me; For I am afflicted and needy.

Protect my soul, for I am godly; You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.

I am counted 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.

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.