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