For they did not make the land theirs by their swords, and it was not their arms which kept them safe; but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your face, because you had pleasure in them.

For you are the glory of their strength; in your pleasure will our horn be lifted up.

You have been kind to me, and your grace has been with me, and your care has kept my spirit safe.

Made, etc

He took me up out of a deep waste place, out of the soft and sticky earth; he put my feet on a rock, and made my steps certain.

And now, O Lord, you are God, and you have said you will give this good thing to your servant:

Thou

Why do you keep far away, O Lord? why are you not to be seen in times of trouble?

Will you for ever put me out of your memory, O Lord? will your face for ever be turned away from me?

If your face is veiled, they are troubled; when you take away their breath, they come to an end, and go back to the dust.

For I was looking for good, and evil came; I was waiting for light, and it became dark.

See, in place of peace my soul had bitter sorrow. but you have kept back my soul from the underworld; for you have put all my sins out of your memory.

General references

Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted.