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... of my soul; as the harlot, I beseech [Thee], and save [me]!

[Psalm]

I grew weary in my groaning; every night I washed my bed, and with my tears I drenched my couch, that I might wash away the sins of my soul, like the harlot...

*Pʿox* [antiphon]:

O Christ God, who art the incorruptible fountain: heal, O Lord, my soul wounded by sins with the outpouring of tears, and grant [me] life.

RUBRIC: [Tone/Canon] 9. [i.e., Ninth tone / Tone 8 / Tone Plagal 4 / or simply Tone 9 according to the numbering system used]

Seek, O Lord, this strayed servant, and do not condemn me on the day of Your visitation, [O] Lover of mankind.

[RUBRIC: Psalm.]

Let my soul live [and] it shall praise you, and your judgments shall help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments; and do not condemn [me].

RUBRIC: *Pʿox* [Antiphon / Responsory]:

[I] who have gone astray from Your flock, O Good Shepherd: seek me, the lost one, and make [me] worthy to be joined unto Your flock, O Christ, and save [me].