¹ Answer me^(A) when I call to you,
    my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;^(B)
    have mercy^(C) on me and hear my prayer.^(D)

² When I was in distress,^(A) I sought the Lord;
    at night^(B) I stretched out untiring hands,^(C)
    and I would not be comforted.^(D)