He reached down and took me; he drew me from many waters.

Yet, you are the one who took me from the womb, and kept me safe on my mother's breasts.

You have turned my mourning into dancing; you took off my sackcloth and clothed me with a garment of joy,

He flatters himself too much to discover his transgression and hate it.

My iniquities loom over my head; like a cumbersome burden, they are too heavy for me.

I waited expectantly for the LORD, and he took notice of me and heard my cry.

LORD, my God, You have done great things: marvelous works and your thoughts toward us. There is no one who compares to you! I will try to recite your actions, even though there are too many to number.

But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think about me. You are my help and deliverer. My God, do not tarry too long! To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.

for it would cost too much to redeem his life, and the payments would go on forever

From the end of the earth I will cry to you whenever my heart is overwhelmed. Place me on the rock that's too high for me.

You ascended to the heights, you took captives. You received gifts among mankind, even the rebellious, so the LORD God may live there.

When I tried to understand this, it was too difficult for me

Then, I was too stupid and didn't realize I was acting like a wild animal with you.

Then he chose his servant David, whom he took from the sheepfold.

You took away the iniquity of your people, forgiving all their sins Interlude

He loved to curse may his curses return upon him! He took no delight in blessing others so may blessings be far from him.

The LORD took an oath and will never recant: "You are a priest forever, after the manner of Melchizedek."

I have resided too long with those who hate peace.

Knowledge like this is too amazing for me. It is beyond my reach, and I cannot fathom it.

your hand will guide me there, too, while your right hand keeps a firm grip on me.

Pay attention to my cry, for I have been brought very low. Deliver me from my tormentors, for they are far too strong for me.