[1] A deer thirsts for a stream of water. In the same way, I thirst for you, God. [2] I thirst for the living God. When can I go to meet with him? [3] Day and night, my tears have been my food. People are always saying, "Where is your God?" [4] When I remember these things, I speak with a broken heart. I used to walk with the crowd. I led the happy crowd to God's Temple, with songs of praise. [5] Why am I so sad? Why am I so upset? I should put my hope in God. I should keep praising him, My Savior and [6] my God. I am very sad. So I remember you while I am in the land where the Jordan River begins. I will remember you while I am near the Hermon mountains and on the mountain of Mizar. [7] Troubles have come again and again. They sound like waterfalls. Your waves are crashing all around me. [8] The Lord shows his true love every day. At night I have a song, and I pray to my living God. [9] I say to God, my Rock, "Why have you forgotten me? Why am I sad and troubled by my enemies?" [10] My enemies' insults make me feel as if my bones were broken. They are always saying, "Where is your God?" [11] Why am I so sad? Why am I so upset? I should put my hope in God. I should keep praising him, my Savior and my God.
