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How long will I harbor cares in my soul
    and sorrow in my heart by day?
    How long will my enemy loom over me?

Take note and answer me, O Lord my God!
    Brighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
lest my enemy say, “I have him,”
    lest my foes exult when I stumble.

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How long must I wrestle with my thoughts(A)
    and day after day have sorrow in my heart?
    How long will my enemy triumph over me?(B)

Look on me(C) and answer,(D) Lord my God.
    Give light to my eyes,(E) or I will sleep in death,(F)
and my enemy will say, “I have overcome him,(G)
    and my foes will rejoice when I fall.(H)

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