1   
Lord, don't be angry and rebuke me!
  Don't punish me in your anger! ^note

2   
I am worn out, O Lord; have pity on me!
  Give me strength; I am completely exhausted

3   
  and my whole being is deeply troubled.
How long, O Lord, will you wait to help me?

4   
Come and save me, Lord;
  in your mercy rescue me from death.

5   
In the world of the dead you are not remembered;
  no one can praise you there.

6   
I am worn out with grief;
  every night my bed is damp from my weeping;
  my pillow is soaked with tears.

7   
I can hardly see;
  my eyes are so swollen
  from the weeping caused by my enemies.

8   
Keep away from me, you evil men!
The Lord hears my weeping; ^note

9   
  he listens to my cry for help
  and will answer my prayer.

10   
My enemies will know the bitter shame of defeat;
  in sudden confusion they will be driven away.

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