3. For the enemy has pursued my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made me sit in darkness like those long dead.
4. Therefore my spirit faints within me;my heart within me is appalled.
5. I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done;I ponder the work of your hands.
6. I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah
7. Answer me quickly, O Lord! My spirit fails! Hide not your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to the pit.