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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 (a)He will save his people Israel
    from all their sins.