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I stretch out my hands toward you,
    longing for you like a parched land.
Interlude

Answer me quickly, Lord;
    my spirit is failing.
Do not hide your face from me;
    otherwise, I will become like those who descend to the Pit.[a]
In the morning let me hear of your gracious love,
    for in you I trust.
Cause me to know the way I should take,
    because I have set my hope on you.

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  1. Psalm 143:7 I.e. the place of punishment in the afterlife

I spread out my hands(A) to you;
    I thirst for you like a parched land.[a]

Answer me quickly,(B) Lord;
    my spirit fails.(C)
Do not hide your face(D) from me
    or I will be like those who go down to the pit.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,(E)
    for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way(F) I should go,
    for to you I entrust my life.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 143:6 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.