I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.

I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.

Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?

Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah.

I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.

I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.

Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.

When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaint;

So that my soul chooseth strangling, and death rather than my life.

If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.

On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:

I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.

My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me,