2In the day of my affliction I earnestly sought the Lord; even with my hands by night before him, and I was not deceived; my soul refused to be comforted.
3I remembered God, and rejoiced; I poured out my complaint, and my soul fainted. Pause.
4All my enemies set a watch against me: I was troubled, and spoke not.
5I considered the days of old, and remembered ancient years.
6And I meditated; I communed with my heart by night, and diligently searched my spirit, saying,
7Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be well pleased no more?
8Will he cut off his mercy for ever, even for ever and ever?