³ I remembered^(A) you, God, and I groaned;^(B)
    I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.^[a](C)

⁴ I am counted among those who go down to the pit;^(A)
    I am like one without strength.^(B)

⁷ Answer me quickly,^(A) Lord;
    my spirit fails.^(B)
Do not hide your face^(C) from me
    or I will be like those who go down to the pit.

¹⁸ You who are my Comforter^[a] in sorrow,
    my heart is faint^(A) within me.

²² “Let all their wickedness come before you;
    deal with them
as you have dealt with me
    because of all my sins.^(A)
My groans^(B) are many
    and my heart is faint.”