¹ My heart is stirred by a noble theme
    as I recite my verses for the king;
    my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

¹ You have rejected us,^(C) God, and burst upon us;
    you have been angry^(D)—now restore us!^(E)

¹ Save me, O God,
    for the waters^(A) have come up to my neck.^(B)

¹ Hear us, Shepherd of Israel,
    you who lead Joseph like a flock.^(A)
You who sit enthroned between the cherubim,^(B)
    shine forth