David praying, Letter B, Zanobi Strozzi, 1450's

De profundis

Out of the depths have I called to you; O God, hear my voice; let your ears consider well the voice of my supplication.
 

If you were to note what is done amiss, O God, who could stand?
 

For there is forgiveness with you; therefore you shall be feared.
 

I wait for you, O God;

         my soul waits for you; in your word is my hope.

My soul waits you,
                more than sentries for the morning,
                          more than sentries for the morning.
 

O Israel, wait upon God,
   for with God there is mercy;
 

With God there is plenteous redemption,
         God shall redeem Israel from all their sins.