[1] Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous. [2] Don't put your servant on trial, for no one is innocent before you. [3] My enemy has chased me. He has knocked me to the ground and forces me to live in darkness like those in the grave. [4] I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. [5] I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works and think about what you have done. [6] I lift my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Interlude [7] Come quickly, LORD, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don't turn away from me, or I will die. [8] Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. [9] Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I run to you to hide me. [10] Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. [11] For the glory of your name, O LORD, preserve my life. Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress. [12] In your unfailing love, silence all my enemies and destroy all my foes, for I am your servant.
