1 H ear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications! In Your faithfulness answer me, and in Your righteousness.

2 A nd enter not into judgment with Your servant, for in Your sight no man living is righteous or justified.

3 F or the enemy has pursued and persecuted my soul, he has crushed my life down to the ground; he has made me to dwell in dark places as those who have been long dead.

4 T herefore is my spirit overwhelmed and faints within me; my heart within my bosom grows numb.

5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your doings; I ponder the work of Your hands.

6 I spread forth my hands to You; my soul thirsts after You like a thirsty land. Selah!

7 A nswer me speedily, O Lord, for my spirit fails; hide not Your face from me, lest I become like those who go down into the pit (the grave).

8 C ause me to hear Your loving-kindness in the morning, for on You do I lean and in You do I trust. Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my inner self to You.

9 D eliver me, O Lord, from my enemies; I flee to You to hide me.

10 T each me to do Your will, for You are my God; let Your good Spirit lead me into a level country and into the land of uprightness.

11 S ave my life, O Lord, for Your name’s sake; in Your righteousness, bring my life out of trouble and free me from distress.

12 A nd in your mercy and loving-kindness, cut off my enemies and destroy all those who afflict my inner self, for I am Your servant.