[1] Hear my prayer, O Lord; answer my plea because you are faithful to your promises. [2] Don't bring me to trial! For as compared with you, no one is perfect. [3] My enemies chased and caught me. They have knocked me to the ground. They force me to live in the darkness like those in the grave. [4] I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. [5] I remember the glorious miracles you did in days of long ago. [6] I reach out for you. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. [7] Come quickly, Lord, and answer me, for my depression deepens; don't turn away from me or I shall die. [8] Let me see your kindness to me in the morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for my prayer is sincere. [9] Save me from my enemies. O Lord, I run to you to hide me. [10] Help me to do your will, for you are my God. Lead me in good paths, for your Spirit is good. [11] Lord, saving me will bring glory to your name. Bring me out of all this trouble because you are true to your promises. [12] And because you are loving and kind to me, cut off all my enemies and destroy those who are trying to harm me; for I am your servant.
