Mood: Pensive, contemplative. Minor keys and slow, sparse melodies evoke Asaph's envy and disillusionment.
Mood: Turbulent, questioning. Shifts in rhythm and tempo represent wavering faith and emotional turmoil.
Mood: Sombre, intense. Darker, resonant lower register of the piano with longer, sustained notes mimic the weight of suffering.
Mood: Reflective, introspective. Lighter touch on the keys and slower tempo convey introspection and self-examination.
Mood: Uplifting, hopeful. Transition into a major key with melodies that rise and expand, reflecting hope and trust in divine justice.
Mood: Joyous, grateful. Bright, resonant chords and expressive, lyrical melody line express gratitude and relief.
Mood: Serene, contemplative. Return to the thematic material from the introduction but in a major key, suggesting resolution and peace.