1. [A song of ascents.] From the deep water I cry out to you, O LORD.
2. O Lord, listen to me! Pay attention to my plea for mercy!
3. If you, O LORD, were to keep track of sins, O Lord, who could stand before you?
4. But you are willing to forgive, so that you might be honored.
5. I rely on the LORD, I rely on him with my whole being; I wait for his assuring word.
6. I yearn for the Lord, more than watchmen do for the morning, yes, more than watchmen do for the morning.
7. O Israel, hope in the LORD, for the LORD exhibits loyal love, and is more than willing to deliver.
8. He will deliver Israel from all the consequences of their sins.