"For our soul is bowed down to the dust" (Psalm 44:26). Rabbi Yitzhak said, "The Holy One, blessed be He, said to Abraham (Genesis 13:16), 'And I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth.' And it is written (ibid. 17:3), 'Arise, walk through the land.' Woe, for our soul is bowed down to the dust!
What is written afterwards? 'Arise, help us' (Psalm 44:27). If we have merits, act with us, and if not, act for the sake of Your Name, as it is said, 'And redeem us for Your mercy's sake' (ibid. v. 27). Rabbi Berechiah said, 'If the kingdom of the true God delays, wait for it in dust, and it will be for salvation.'
The Holy One, blessed be He, said, 'Moisten your deeds like a rose, and immediately I will redeem you.' What is written afterwards? 'To the conductor upon the lilies' (Psalm 45:1)."