2. How long take counsel in my soul,still sad in heart, shall I?How long exalted over meShall be mine enemy?
3. O Lord my God, consider well,and answer to me make:Mine eyes enlighten, lest the sleepof death me overtake:
4. Lest that mine enemy should say,Against him I prevail'd;And those that trouble me rejoice,when I am mov'd and fail'd.
5. But I have all my confidencethy mercy set upon;My heart within me shall rejoicein thy salvation.
6. I will unto the Lord my Godsing praises cheerfully,Because he hath his bounty shownto me abundantly.