⁴ Come back, Eternal One, and lead me to Your saving light.
    Rescue me because I know You are truly compassionate.
⁵ I’m alive for a reason—I can’t worship You if I’m dead.
    If I’m six feet under, how can I thank You?

⁶ I’m exhausted. I cannot even speak, my voice fading as sighs.
    Every day ends in the same place—lying in bed, covered in tears,
    my pillow wet with sorrow.
⁷ My eyes burn, devoured with grief;
    they grow weak as I constantly watch for my enemies.

⁸ All who are evil, stay away from me
    because the Eternal hears my voice, listens as I cry.
⁹ The Eternal God hears my simple prayers;
    He receives my request.
¹⁰ All who seek to destroy me will be humiliated;
    they will turn away and suddenly crumble in shame.