1 L ord, I call upon You; hasten to me. Give ear to my voice when I cry to You.

2 L et my prayer be set forth as incense before You, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

3 S et a guard, O Lord, before my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.

4 I ncline my heart not to submit or consent to any evil thing or to be occupied in deeds of wickedness with men who work iniquity; and let me not eat of their dainties.

5 L et the righteous man smite and correct me—it is a kindness. Oil so choice let not my head refuse or discourage; for even in their evils or calamities shall my prayer continue.

6 W hen their rulers are overthrown in stony places, shall hear my words, that they are sweet (pleasant, mild, and just).

7 T he unburied bones shall lie scattered at the mouth of Sheol, as the lumps of soil behind the plowman when he breaks open the ground.

8 B ut my eyes are toward You, O God the Lord; in You do I trust and take refuge; pour not out my life nor leave it destitute and bare.

9 K eep me from the trap which they have laid for me, and the snares of evildoers.

10 L et the wicked fall together into their own nets, while I pass over them and escape.