1A Song of degrees. Out of the depths do I call upon thee, Jehovah.
2Lord, hear my voice; let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
3If thou, Jah, shouldest mark iniquities, Lord, who shall stand?
4But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
5I wait for Jehovah; my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.