[1] Lord, hear my prayer. Listen to my cry for mercy. Come to help me because you are loyal and good. [2] Don't judge me, your servant, because no one alive is right before you. [3] My enemies are chasing me. They have crushed me to the ground. They have made me live in darkness like those who are long dead. [4] I am afraid. My courage is gone. [5] I remember what happened long ago. I recall everything you have done. I think about all you have made. [6] I lift my hands to you in prayer. As a dry land needs rain, I thirst for you. Selah [7] Lord, answer me quickly. I am getting weak. Don't turn away from me, or I will be like those who are dead. [8] Tell me in the morning about your love. I trust you. Show me what I should do because my prayers go up to you. [9] Lord, save me from my enemies. I come to you for safety. [10] Teach me to do what you want, because you are my God. Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground. [11] Lord, let me live so people will praise you. In your goodness save me from my troubles. [12] In your love defeat my enemies. Destroy all those who trouble me because I am your servant.
