1
Lord, hear my prayer,
listen to my cry for mercy;
in your faithfulness and righteousness
come to my relief.
2
Do not bring your servant into judgment,
for no one living is righteous before you.
3
The enemy pursues me,
he crushes me to the ground;
he makes me dwell in the darkness
like those long dead.
4
So my spirit grows faint within me;
my heart within me is dismayed.
5
I remember the days of long ago;
I meditate on all your works
and consider what your hands have done.
6
I spread out my hands to you;
I thirst for you like a parched land. 1
7
Answer me quickly, Lord;
my spirit fails.
Do not hide your face from me
or I will be like those who go down to the pit.
8
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.
9
Rescue me from my enemies, Lord,
for I hide myself in you.
10
Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God;
may your good Spirit
lead me on level ground.
11
For your name's sake, Lord, preserve my life;
in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble.
12
In your unfailing love, silence my enemies;
destroy all my foes,
for I am your servant.