1 From the depths of my despair I call to you, Lord.

2 Hear my cry, O Lord;

listen to my call for help!

3 If you kept a record of our sins,

who could escape being condemned?

4 But you forgive us,

so that we should stand in awe of you.

5 I wait eagerly for the Lord's help,

and in his word I trust.

6 I wait for the Lord

more eagerly than sentries wait for the dawn—

than sentries wait for the dawn.

7 Israel, trust in the Lord,

because his love is constant

and he is always willing to save.

8 * He will save his people Israel

from all their sins.