¹⁷ I will wait^(A) for the Lord,
    who is hiding^(B) his face from the descendants of Jacob.
I will put my trust in him.^(C)

¹⁸ Yet the Lord longs^(A) to be gracious to you;
    therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.^(B)
For the Lord is a God of justice.^(C)
    Blessed are all who wait for him!^(D)

² Lord, be gracious^(A) to us;
    we long for you.
Be our strength^(B) every morning,
    our salvation^(C) in time of distress.^(D)