1 O Lord, listen to my prayer.Open your ears to hear my urgent requests.Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
2 Do not take me to court for judgment,because there is no one alivewho is righteous in your presence.
3 The enemy has pursued me.He has ground my life into the dirt.He has made me live in dark placeslike those who have died long ago.
4 That is why I begin to lose hopeand my heart is in a state of shock.
5 I remember the days long ago.I reflect on all that you have done.I carefully consider what your hands have made.
6 I stretch out my hands to you in prayer.Like parched land, my soul thirsts for you. Selah
7 Answer me quickly, O Lord.My spirit is worn out.Do not hide your face from me,or I will be like those who go into the pit.