1 As a deer longs for flowing streams,
2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
3 My tears are my food day and night.
4 I will remember these things as I pour out my soul:
5 Why are you discouraged, my soul?
6 My soul is discouraged.
7 One deep sea calls to another at the roar of your waterspouts.
8 The Lord commands his mercy during the day,
9 I will ask God, my rock,
10 With a shattering blow to my bones,
11 Why are you discouraged, my soul?