² “The Lord is my strength^(A) and my defense^[a];
    he has become my salvation.^(B)
He is my God,^(C) and I will praise him,
    my father’s God, and I will exalt^(D) him.

¹⁴ Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed;^(A)
    save^(B) me and I will be saved,
    for you are the one I praise.^(C)

¹⁴ “For a long time I have kept silent,^(A)
    I have been quiet and held myself back.^(B)
But now, like a woman in childbirth,
    I cry out, I gasp and pant.^(C)

²⁸ You are my God, and I will praise you;
    you are my God,^(A) and I will exalt^(B) you.

²² Lord, you have seen^(A) this; do not be silent.
    Do not be far^(B) from me, Lord.
²³ Awake,^(C) and rise^(D) to my defense!
    Contend^(E) for me, my God and Lord.