8I cried to you, Adonai . I made supplication to the Lord:
9“What profit is there in my destruction, if I go down to the pit? Shall the dust yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you? Shall it declare your truth?
10Sh'ma ·Hear obey·, Adonai , and have mercy on me. Adonai , be my helper.”