[1] A Psalm. Of David. Let my prayer come to you, O Lord; give ear to my
requests for your grace; keep faith with me, and give me an answer in your
righteousness; [2] Let not your servant come before you to be judged; for
no man living is upright in your eyes. [3] The evil man has gone after my
soul; my life is crushed down to the earth: he has put me in the dark, like
those who have long been dead. [4] Because of this my spirit is overcome;
and my heart is full of fear. [5] I keep in mind the early days of the
past, giving thought to all your acts, even to the work of your hands. [6]
My hands are stretched out to you: my soul is turned to you, like a land in
need of water. (Selah.) [7] Be quick in answering me, O Lord, for the
strength of my spirit is gone: let me see your face, so that I may not be
like those who go down into the underworld. [8] Let the story of your mercy
come to me in the morning, for my hope is in you: give me knowledge of the
way in which I am to go; for my soul is lifted up to you. [9] O Lord, take
me out of the hands of my haters; my soul is waiting for you. [10] Give me
teaching so that I may do your pleasure; for you are my God: let your good
Spirit be my guide into the land of righteousness. [11] Give me life, O
Lord, because of your name; in your righteousness take my soul out of
trouble. [12] And in your mercy put an end to my haters, and send
destruction on all those who are against my soul; for I am your servant.