and my whole being is deeply troubled. How long, O LORD, will you wait to help me?

How much longer will you forget me, LORD? Forever? How much longer will you hide yourself from me?

How long must I endure trouble? How long will sorrow fill my heart day and night? How long will my enemies triumph over me?

All our sacred symbols are gone; there are no prophets left, and no one knows how long this will last.

How long, O God, will our enemies laugh at you? Will they insult your name forever?

LORD, will you hide yourself forever? How long will your anger burn like fire?

How much longer will the wicked be glad? How much longer, LORD?

How much longer will criminals be proud and boast about their crimes?

But you do see; you take notice of trouble and suffering and are always ready to help. The helpless commit themselves to you; you have always helped the needy.

But how can you stand these treacherous, evil men? Your eyes are too holy to look at evil, and you cannot stand the sight of people doing wrong. So why are you silent while they destroy people who are more righteous than they are?

Save me from the sword; save my life from these dogs.

Rescue me from these lions; I am helpless before these wild bulls.

I am surrounded by enemies, who are like lions hungry for human flesh. Their teeth are like spears and arrows; their tongues are like sharp swords.

Save me from sinking in the mud; keep me safe from my enemies, safe from the deep water.

Don't let the flood come over me; don't let me drown in the depths or sink into the grave.

Listen to my cry for help, for I am sunk in despair. Save me from my enemies; they are too strong for me.

Set me free from my distress; then in the assembly of your people I will praise you because of your goodness to me.