[1] LORD, hear my prayer! In your righteousness listen to my plea; answer me in your faithfulness! [2] Don't put me, your servant, on trial; no one is innocent in your sight. [3] My enemies have hunted me down and completely defeated me. They have put me in a dark prison, and I am like those who died long ago. [4] So I am ready to give up; I am in deep despair. [5] I remember the days gone by; I think about all that you have done, I bring to mind all your deeds. [6] I lift up my hands to you in prayer; like dry ground my soul is thirsty for you. [7] Answer me now, LORD! I have lost all hope. Don't hide yourself from me, or I will be among those who go down to the world of the dead. [8] Remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go. [9] I go to you for protection, LORD; rescue me from my enemies. [10] You are my God; teach me to do your will. Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path. [11] Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised; in your goodness save me from my troubles! [12] Because of your love for me, kill my enemies and destroy all my oppressors, for I am your servant.
