¹ Be merciful to me,^(A) my God,
    for my enemies are in hot pursuit;^(B)
    all day long they press their attack.^(C)

¹ Answer me^(A) when I call to you,
    my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;^(B)
    have mercy^(C) on me and hear my prayer.^(D)