8. [9] I cried to Thee, Hashem; and unto Adonoi I made supplication.
9. [10] What profit is there in my dahm, in my going down into the pit? Shall the aphar (dust) praise Thee? Shall it declare Thy emes?
10. [11] Shema, Hashem, and channeini; Hashem, be Thou my helper.
11. [12] Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with simcha;
12. [13] That kavod (my glory, my soul) may sing praise to Thee, and not be silent. Hashem Elohai, I will give thanks unto Thee l'olam.