O Lord, hear my prayer ; hearken to my pleading in your faithfulness ; in
your justice answer me.
And enter not into judgment with your servant, for before you no living
man is just.
For the enemy pursues me ; he has crushed my life to the ground ; he has
left me dwelling in the dark, like those long dead.
And my spirit is faint within me, my heart within me is appalled.
I remember the days of old ; I meditate on all your doings, the works of
your hands I ponder.
I stretch out my hands to you ; my soul thirsts for you like parched land.
Hasten to answer me, O Lord, for my spirit fails me.
Hide not your face from me lest I become like those who go down into
the pit.
At dawn let me hear of your kindness, for in you I trust.
Show me the way in which I should walk, for to you I lift up my soul.
Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord, for in you I hope.
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.
May your good spirit guide me on level ground.
For your name’s sake, O Lord, preserve me ; in your justice free me from
distress,
And in your kindness destroy my enemies ; bring to naught all my foes,
for I am your servant.
