Psalms

¹ Listen to this prayer of mine, God; pay attention to what I'm asking. Answer me—you're famous for your answers! Do what's right for me.

² not a person alive would be acquitted there.

³ he kicked me and stomped me within an inch of my life. He put me in a black hole, buried me like a corpse in that dungeon.

⁴ my heart heavy, like lead.

⁵ went over all you've done, pondered the ways you've worked,

⁶ as thirsty for you as a desert thirsty for rain.

⁷ I'm nearly at the end of my rope. Don't turn away; don't ignore me! That would be certain death.

⁸ I'll go to sleep each night trusting in you. Point out the road I must travel; I'm all ears, all eyes before you.

⁹ you're my only hope!

¹⁰ because you're my God. Lead me by your blessed Spirit into cleared and level pastureland.

¹¹ In your justice, get me out of this trouble!

¹² make a clean sweep of those who harass me. And why? Because I'm your servant.