Lest they tear my soul like a lion, Rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.

For I have heard the defaming of many, Terror on every side: While they took counsel together against me, They devised to take away my life.

For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be.

I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.

My heart was hot within me; While I was musing the fire burned: Then'spake I with my tongue:

My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?

As with a sword in my bones, mine adversaries reproach me, While they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?

Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,)

So will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

I am weary with my crying; my throat is dried: Mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.

They shall fear thee while the sun endureth, And so long as the moon, throughout all generations.

I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: While I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.

I will sing unto Jehovah as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have any being.

Mine eyes fail for thy word, While I say, When wilt thou comfort me?

While I live will I praise Jehovah: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.