¹A psalm of David:

Adonai , hear my prayer;

listen to my pleas for mercy.

In your faithfulness, answer me,

and in your righteousness.

²Don’t bring your servant to trial,

since in your sight no one alive

would be considered righteous.

³For an enemy is pursuing me;

he has crushed my life into the ground

and left me to live in darkness,

like those who have been long dead.

⁴My spirit faints within me;

my heart is appalled within me.

⁵I remember the days of old,

reflecting on all your deeds,

thinking about the work of your hands.

⁶I spread out my hands to you,

I long for you like a thirsty land. (Selah)

⁷Answer me quickly, Adonai ,

because my spirit is fainting.

Don’t hide your face from me,

or I’ll be like those who drop down into a pit.

⁸Make me hear of your love in the morning,

because I rely on you.

Make me know the way I should walk,

because I entrust myself to you.

⁹Adonai , rescue me from my enemies;

I have hidden myself with you.

¹⁰Teach me to do your will,

because you are my God;

Let your good Spirit guide me

on ground that is level.

¹¹For your name’s sake, Adonai , preserve my life;

in your righteousness, bring me out of distress.

¹²In your grace, cut off my enemies;

destroy all those harassing me;

because I am your servant.