A Psalm - of David. O LORD , hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness , give ear to my plea ; in Your righteousness , answer me.
Do not bring Your servant into judgment , ... for no one alive is righteous before You ....
For the enemy has pursued my soul , crushing my life to the ground , making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead.
My spirit grows faint within me ; my heart is dismayed inside me.
I remember the days of old ; I meditate on all Your works ; I consider the work of Your hands.
I stretch out my hands to You ; my soul thirsts like a parched land. Selah
Answer me quickly , O LORD ; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me , or I will be like those ... who descend to the Pit.
Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning , for I have put my trust Teach me the way - I should walk , for to You I lift up my soul.
Deliver me from my enemies , O LORD ; I flee to You for refuge.
Teach me to do Your will , for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
For the sake of Your name , O LORD , revive me. In Your righteousness , bring my soul out of trouble.
And in Your loving devotion , cut off my enemies. Destroy all who afflict me , for I am Your servant.