12 Lord, may you not withholdyour compassion from me;May your mercy and your faithfulnesscontinually protect me.
13 But evils surround meuntil they cannot be counted.My sins overtake me,so that I can no longer see.They are more numerous than the hairs of my head;my courage fails me.
14 Lord, graciously rescue me!Come quickly to help me, Lord!
15 May those who seek to destroy my lifebe shamed and confounded.Turn back in disgracethose who desire my ruin.
16 Let those who say to me “Aha!”Be made desolate on account of their shame.
17 While those who seek yourejoice and be glad in you.May those who long for your salvationalways say, “The Lord is great.”
18 Though I am afflicted and poor,my Lord keeps me in mind.You are my help and deliverer;my God, do not delay!