A Song of the Ascents. From depths I have called Thee, Jehovah.

Lord, hearken to my voice, Thine ears are attentive to the voice of my supplications.

If iniquities Thou dost observe, O Lord, who doth stand?

But with Thee `is' forgiveness, that Thou mayest be feared.

I hoped `for' Jehovah -- hoped hath my soul, And for His word I have waited.

My soul `is' for the Lord, More than those watching for morning, Watching for morning!

Israel doth wait on Jehovah, For with Jehovah `is' kindness, And abundant with Him `is' redemption.

And He doth redeem Israel from all his iniquities!