# For the chief musician

"This is for the director of music to use in worship"

# The rhythm of the deer

This may refer to a style of music.

# My God, my God

The writer repeats "My God" to emphasize that he is desperate for God to hear him.

# my God, why have you abandoned me?

"my God, I feel like you have abandoned me!" 

# you abandoned me

"you left me all alone"

# Why are you so far from saving me and far from the words of my anguish?

"You are far from saving me and far from the words of my anguish!"