Why standest thou afar off, O Jehovah? Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
I will sing unto Jehovah, Because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
Thou hast proved my heart; Thou hast visited me in the night; Thou hast tried me, and findest nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
Let the righteous smite me, (it shall be) a kindness; And let him reprove me, (it shall be as) oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.