But I will look to the Lord;(A)
I will wait for the God of my salvation.(B)
My God will hear me.(C)

Zion’s Vindication

Do not rejoice over me,(D) my enemy!
Though I have fallen, I will stand up;(E)
though I sit in darkness,
the Lord will be my light.(F)
Because I have sinned against him,
I must endure the Lord’s fury
until he champions my cause(G)
and establishes justice for me.(H)
He will bring me into the light;(I)
I will see his salvation.[a](J)

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Footnotes

  1. 7:9 Or righteousness

But as for me, I watch(A) in hope(B) for the Lord,
    I wait for God my Savior;
    my God will hear(C) me.

Israel Will Rise

Do not gloat over me,(D) my enemy!
    Though I have fallen, I will rise.(E)
Though I sit in darkness,
    the Lord will be my light.(F)
Because I have sinned against him,
    I will bear the Lord’s wrath,(G)
until he pleads my case(H)
    and upholds my cause.
He will bring me out into the light;(I)
    I will see his righteousness.(J)

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