Psalms

¹ A psalm of David. O Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief.

² for no one living is righteous before you.

³ he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in darkness like those long dead.

⁴ my heart within me is dismayed.

⁵ I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done.

⁶ my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah

⁷ my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit.

⁸ for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.

⁹ for I hide myself in you.

¹⁰ for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

¹¹ in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble.

¹² destroy all my foes, for I am your servant.