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Don't hide from your servant; answer me quickly, for I am in deep trouble!

Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me.

I am suffering and in pain. Rescue me, O God, by your saving power.

But as for me, I am poor and needy; please hurry to my aid, O God. You are my helper and my savior; O Lord , do not delay.

Yes, you have been with me from birth; from my mother's womb you have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising you!

I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, though I am not skilled with words.

Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me.

When the earth quakes and its people live in turmoil, I am the one who keeps its foundations firm. Interlude

You don't let me sleep. I am too distressed even to pray!

A psalm of Asaph. O my people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying,

Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God.

Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly.

I am as good as dead, like a strong man with no strength left.

They have left me among the dead, and I lie like a corpse in a grave. I am forgotten, cut off from your care.

You have driven my friends away by making me repulsive to them. I am in a trap with no way of escape.

I cried out, "I am slipping!" but your unfailing love, O Lord , supported me.

Because of my groaning, I am reduced to skin and bones.

I am like an owl in the desert, like a little owl in a far-off wilderness.

My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows. I am withering away like grass.

But I cried to him, "O my God, who lives forever, don't take my life while I am so young!