Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, And mine acquaintance into darkness.
You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion.
Thou hast put far from me lover and friend, Mine acquaintance is the place of darkness!
Lover and associate hast thou put far from me: my familiar friends are darkness.
Psalms — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. O Jehovah! God of my salvation! I cry day and night before thee. 2. Let my prayer come into thy presence: incline thy ear to my cry; 3. For my soul is filled with troubles; and my life is drawing near to the grave. 4. I am numbered with…