Be Merciful, My God Poem by Gert Strydom

(after Judah Ha-Levi)

Be merciful, my God, and I shall prosper.
Let not Your punishment sweep me down.
My life, my love, my existence depends on You.
You know every weakness,
You know even my greatest strength.
You are the one that is my constant companion,
who knows every thought, every word
even before I comprehend them.
Not only on Your companionship do I rely,
I draw my strength, my words and my life from You.

[Reference: 'Heal me, my God' by Judah Ha-Levi.]