1 Lord, hear my prayer. Listen to my cry for your favor. You are faithful and right. Come and help me.
2 Don't take me to court and judge me, because in your eyes no living person does what is right.
3 My enemies chase me. They crush me down to the ground. They make me live in darkness like those who died long ago.
4 So I grow weak. Deep down inside me, I'm afraid.
5 I remember what happened long ago. I spend time thinking about all of your acts. I consider what your hands have done.
6 I spread out my hands to you in prayer. I'm thirsty for you, just as dry ground is thirsty for rain. Selah
7 Lord, answer me quickly. I'm growing weak. Don't turn your face away from me, or I will be like those who go down into the grave.
8 In the morning let me hear about your faithful love, because I've put my trust in you. Show me the way I should live, because I pray to you.
9 Lord, save me from my enemies, because I go to you for safety.
10 Teach me to do what you want, because you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on a level path.
11 Lord, be true to your name. Keep me alive. Because you do what is right, get me out of trouble.