From deep places of alienation I invoke you, Yahweh;

    O Lord, listen to my voice.

    Let your ears pay attention to my supplicating voice.

If you, Yahweh, would stand guard over iniquities,

    O Lord, who could stand.

But you are the source of forgiveness

    with the result that you are revered.

I wait for Yahweh;

    my innermost being waits;

    and in his promise I hope.

My innermost being waits for the Lord,

    more than sentinels for the dawn,

    more than sentinels for the dawn.

Let Israel hope in Yahweh;

    for Yahweh is the source of benevolent, loyal, and loving affection;

    with Yahweh is ultimate deliverance.

Yahweh will deliver Israel from all its iniquities.