1. I speak the truth in Christ – I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit –
2. I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
3. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own race,
4. the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption to sonship; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises.