1A song of the ascents LORD, out of the depths I have called to you;
2hear my cry, Lord; let your ears be attentive to my supplication.
3If you, LORD, should keep account of sins, who could hold his ground?
4But with you is forgiveness, so that you may be revered.
5I wait for the LORD with longing; I put my hope in his word.
6My soul waits for the Lord more eagerly than watchmen for the morning. Like those who watch for the morning,
7let Israel look for the LORD. For in the LORD is love unfailing, and great is his power to deliver.
8He alone will set Israel free from all their sins.