[1] LORD, hear my prayer. Listen to my cry for mercy. You are faithful and right. Come and help me. [2] Don’t take me to court and judge me, because in your eyes no living person does what is right. [3] My enemies chase me. They crush me down to the ground. They make me live in the darkness like those who died long ago. [4] So I grow weak. Deep down inside me, I’m afraid. [5] I remember what happened long ago. I spend time thinking about all your acts. I consider what your hands have done. [6] I spread out my hands to you in prayer. I’m thirsty for you, just as dry ground is thirsty for rain. [7] LORD, answer me quickly. I’m growing weak. Don’t turn your face away from me, or I will be like those who go down into the grave. [8] In the morning let me hear about your faithful love, because I’ve put my trust in you. Show me the way I should live, because I trust you with my life. [9] LORD, save me from my enemies, because I go to you for safety. [10] Teach me to do what you want, because you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on a level path. [11] LORD, bring yourself honor by keeping me alive. Because you do what is right, get me out of trouble. [12] Because your love is faithful, put an end to my enemies. Destroy all of them, because I serve you.
