1O Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; answer me, you who are righteous and faithful.
2Do not bring your servant to judgment, for no mortal is just in your sight.
3The enemy has pursued me, crush ing my life to the ground, send ing me to darkness with those long dead.
4And so my spirit fails me, my heart is full of fear.
5I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on what you have done and consider the work of your hand.
6I stretch out my hands to you, and thirst for you like a parched land.
7O Lord, answer me quickly: my spirit is faint with yearning. Do not hide your face from me; save me from going down to the pit.
8Let the dawn bring me word of your love, for in you alone I put my trust. Show me the way I should walk, for to you I lift up my soul.
9Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord, for to you I flee for refuge.
10Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your Spirit lead me on a safe path.
11Preserve me, O Lord, for your name’s sake; free me from distress, in your justice.
12You who are merciful, crush my enemies and destroy all my foes, for I am your servant.
