1 Lord, hear my prayer!In your righteousness listen to my plea;answer me in your faithfulness!
2 Don't put me, your servant, on trial;no one is innocent in your sight.
3 My enemies have hunted me downand completely defeated me.They have put me in a dark prison,and I am like those who died long ago.
4 So I am ready to give up;I am in deep despair.
5 I remember the days gone by;I think about all that you have done,I bring to mind all your deeds.
6 I lift up my hands to you in prayer;like dry ground my soul is thirsty for you.
7 Answer me now, Lord!I have lost all hope.Don't hide yourself from me,or I will be among those who go down to the world of the dead.