(a) He declares that his afflictions lasted a long time, and that his faith did not waver.

2 How long shall I take {b} counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

(b) Changing my purposes as the sick man does his place.

3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

4 Lest mine enemy say, I have {c} prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

(c) Which might turn to God's dishonour: if he did not defend his.

5 But I have trusted in thy {d} mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

(d) The mercy of God is the cause of our salvation.

6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath {e} dealt bountifully with me.

(e) Both by the benefits past and by others to come.