1 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.From the depths of despair, O Lord,I call for your help.2 Hear my cry, O Lord.Pay attention to my prayer.3 Lord, if you kept a record of our sins,who, O Lord, could ever survive?4 But you offer forgiveness,that we might learn to fear you.5 I am counting on the Lord;yes, I am counting on him.I have put my hope in his word.6 I long for the Lordmore than sentries long for the dawn,yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.7 O Israel, hope in the Lord;for with the Lord there is unfailing love.His redemption overflows.8 He himself will redeem Israelfrom every kind of sin.