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)

² My soul yearns,^(A) even faints,
    for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh cry out
    for the living God.^(B)

²⁰ My soul is consumed^(A) with longing
    for your laws^(B) at all times.

⁸¹ My soul faints^(A) with longing for your salvation,^(B)
    but I have put my hope^(C) in your word.