[1] O LORD, I come before you in prayer. [2] My God, I trust in you. Please do not let me be humiliated; do not let my enemies triumphantly rejoice over me. [3] Certainly none who rely on you will be humiliated. Those who deal in treachery will be thwarted and humiliated. [4] Make me understand your ways, O LORD. Teach me your paths. [5] Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long. [6] Remember your compassionate and faithful deeds, O LORD, for you have always acted in this manner. [7] Do not hold against me the sins of my youth or my rebellious acts. Because you are faithful to me, extend to me your favor, O LORD. [8] The LORD is both kind and fair; that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live. [9] May he show the humble what is right. May he teach the humble his way. [10] The LORD always proves faithful and reliable to those who follow the demands of his covenant. [11] For the sake of your reputation, O LORD, forgive my sin, because it is great. [12] The LORD shows his faithful followers the way they should live. [13] They experience his favor; their descendants inherit the land. [14] The LORD's loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them. [15] I continually look to the LORD for help, for he will free my feet from the enemy's net. [16] Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and oppressed. [17] Deliver me from my distress; rescue me from my suffering. [18] See my pain and suffering. Forgive all my sins. [19] Watch my enemies, for they outnumber me; they hate me and want to harm me. [20] Protect me and deliver me! Please do not let me be humiliated, for I have taken shelter in you. [21] May integrity and godliness protect me, for I rely on you. [22] O God, rescue Israel from all their distress!
