[1] To you, O LORD, I offer my prayer; [2] in you, my God, I trust. Save me from the shame of defeat; don't let my enemies gloat over me! [3] Defeat does not come to those who trust in you, but to those who are quick to rebel against you. [4] Teach me your ways, O LORD; make them known to me. [5] Teach me to live according to your truth, for you are my God, who saves me. I always trust in you. [6] Remember, O LORD, your kindness and constant love which you have shown from long ago. [7] Forgive the sins and errors of my youth. In your constant love and goodness, remember me, LORD! [8] Because the LORD is righteous and good, he teaches sinners the path they should follow. [9] He leads the humble in the right way and teaches them his will. [10] With faithfulness and love he leads all who keep his covenant and obey his commands. [11] Keep your promise, LORD, and forgive my sins, for they are many. [12] Those who have reverence for the LORD will learn from him the path they should follow. [13] They will always be prosperous, and their children will possess the land. [14] The LORD is the friend of those who obey him and he affirms his covenant with them. [15] I look to the LORD for help at all times, and he rescues me from danger. [16] Turn to me, LORD, and be merciful to me, because I am lonely and weak. [17] Relieve me of my worries and save me from all my troubles. [18] Consider my distress and suffering and forgive all my sins. [19] See how many enemies I have; see how much they hate me. [20] Protect me and save me; keep me from defeat. I come to you for safety. [21] May my goodness and honesty preserve me, because I trust in you. [22] From all their troubles, O God, save your people Israel!
