5. For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a life-time: Weeping may tarry for the night, But joy cometh in the morning.
6. As for me, I said in my prosperity, I shall never be moved.
7. Thou, Jehovah, of thy favor hadst made my mountain to stand strong: Thou didst hide thy face; I was troubled.
8. I cried to thee, O Jehovah; And unto Jehovah I made supplication:
9. What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
10. Hear, O Jehovah, and have mercy upon me: Jehovah, be thou my helper.