[1] As a deer gets thirsty for streams of water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God. [2] In my heart, I am thirsty for you, the living God. When will I see your face? [3] Day and night my tears are my only food, as everyone keeps asking, "Where is your God?" [4] Sorrow floods my heart, when I remember leading the worshipers to your house. I can still hear them shout their joyful praises. [5] Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me, [6] and you are my God. I am deeply discouraged as I think about you from where the Jordan begins at Mount Hermon and from Mount Mizar. [7] Your vicious waves have swept over me like an angry ocean or a roaring waterfall. [8] Every day, you are kind, and at night you give me a song as my prayer to you, the living LORD God. [9] You are my mighty rock. Why have you forgotten me? Why must enemies mistreat me and make me sad? [10] Even my bones are in pain, while all day long my enemies sneer and ask, "Where is your God?" [11] Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God.
