[1] LORD, hear my prayer. In your faithfulness listen to my plea, and in your righteousness answer me. [2] Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous in your sight. [3] For the enemy has pursued me, crushing me to the ground, making me live in darkness like those long dead. [4] My spirit is weak within me; my heart is overcome with dismay. [5] I remember the days of old; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on the work of your hands. [6] I spread out my hands to you; I am like parched land before you. Selah [7] Answer me quickly, LORD; my spirit fails. Don't hide your face from me, or I will be like those going down to the Pit. [8] Let me experience your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in you. Reveal to me the way I should go because I appeal to you. [9] Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I come to you for protection. [10] Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground. [11] For your name's sake, LORD, let me live. In your righteousness deliver me from trouble, [12] and in your faithful love destroy my enemies. Wipe out all those who attack me, for I am your servant.
