[1] To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. [2] O my God, in You I [have unwavering] trust [and I rely on You with steadfast confidence], Do not let me be ashamed or my hope in You be disappointed; Do not let my enemies triumph over me. [3] Indeed, none of those who [expectantly] wait for You will be ashamed; Those who turn away from what is right and deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed (humiliated, embarrassed). [4] Let me know Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. [5] Guide me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You [and only You] I wait [expectantly] all the day long. [6] Remember, O LORD, Your [tender] compassion and Your lovingkindnesses, For they have been from of old. [7] Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; According to Your lovingkindness remember me, For Your goodness’ sake, O LORD. [8] Good and upright is the LORD; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way. [9] He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble His way. [10] All the paths of the LORD are lovingkindness and goodness and truth and faithfulness To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies. [11] For Your name’s sake, O LORD, Pardon my wickedness and my guilt, for they are great. [12] Who is the man who fears the LORD [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with submissive wonder]? He will teach him [through His word] in the way he should choose. [13] His soul will dwell in prosperity and goodness, And his descendants will inherit the land. [14] The secret [of the wise counsel] of the LORD is for those who fear Him, And He will let them know His covenant and reveal to them [through His word] its [deep, inner] meaning. [15] My eyes are continually toward the LORD, For He will bring my feet out of the net. [16] Turn to me [LORD] and be gracious to me, For I am alone and afflicted. [17] The troubles of my heart are multiplied; Bring me out of my distresses. [18] Look upon my affliction and my trouble, And forgive all my sins. [19] Look upon my enemies, for they are many; They hate me with cruel and violent hatred. [20] Guard my soul and rescue me; Do not let me be ashamed or disappointed, For I have taken refuge in You. [21] Let integrity and uprightness protect me, For I wait [expectantly] for You. [22] O God, redeem Israel, Out of all his troubles.
