[1] O LORD, listen to my prayer. Open your ears to hear my urgent requests. Answer me because you are faithful and righteous. [2] Do not take me to court for judgment, because there is no one alive who is righteous in your presence. [3] The enemy has pursued me. He has ground my life into the dirt. He has made me live in dark places like those who have died long ago. [4] That is why I begin to lose hope and my heart is in a state of shock. [5] I remember the days long ago. I reflect on all that you have done. I carefully consider what your hands have made. [6] I stretch out my hands to you in prayer. Like parched land, my soul thirsts for you. Selah [7] Answer me quickly, O LORD. My spirit is worn out. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go into the pit. [8] Let me hear about your mercy in the morning, because I trust you. Let me know the way that I should go, because I long for you. [9] Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD. I come to you for protection. [10] Teach me to do your will, because you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on level ground. [11] O LORD, keep me alive for the sake of your name. Because you are righteous, lead me out of trouble. [12] In keeping with your mercy, wipe out my enemies and destroy all who torment me, because I am your servant.
