1 LORD, hear my prayer; listen to my pleading; answer me in your faithfulness, in your righteousness.
2 Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no living person is righteous in your sight.
3 For the enemy has hunted my soul; he has beaten my life down to the ground; he has made me sit in dark places like those who died long ago.
4 So my spirit grows faint within me; within me my heart is desolate.
5 I remember the days long past; I reflect on all your doings; I ponder what your hands have made.
6 I spread out my hands to you; my soul longs for you like a parched land. Selah.
7 Hurry, answer me, LORD; my spirit is failing. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go down into the pit.
8 In the morning let me hear of your steadfast love, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should walk, for to you I raise my soul.
9 Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I have fled to you for refuge.
10 Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on level land.
11 LORD, for the sake of your name give me life; in your righteousness lead my soul out of distress.
12 And in your steadfast love silence my enemies and destroy all who oppress my soul, for I am your servant.