3 For the enemy pursues my soul.He has struck my life down to the ground.He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead.
4 Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me.My heart within me is desolate.
5 I remember the days of old.I meditate on all your doings.I contemplate the work of your hands.
6 I spread out my hands to you.My soul thirsts for you, like a parched land. Selah.
7 Hurry to answer me, Lord.My spirit fails.Don’t hide your face from me,so that I don’t become like those who go down into the pit.
8 Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning,for I trust in you.Cause me to know the way in which I should walk,for I lift up my soul to you.
9 Deliver me, Lord, from my enemies.I flee to you to hide me.