1
Hear my prayer, O Lord ;
listen to my plea!
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
2
Don’t put your servant on trial,
for no one is innocent before you.
3
My enemy has chased me.
He has knocked me to the ground
and forces me to live in darkness like those in the grave.
4
I am losing all hope;
I am paralyzed with fear.
5
I remember the days of old.
I ponder all your great works
and think about what you have done.
6
I lift my hands to you in prayer.
I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain.
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7
Come quickly, Lord , and answer me,
for my depression deepens.
Don’t turn away from me,
or I will die.
8
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk,
for I give myself to you.
9
Rescue me from my enemies, Lord ;
I run to you to hide me.
10
Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing.
11
For the glory of your name, O Lord , preserve my life.
Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress.
12
In your unfailing love, silence all my enemies
and destroy all my foes,
for I am your servant.