1 A psalm of David.

O Lord, hear my prayer.

Pay attention to my plea for help.

Because of your faithfulness and justice, answer me.

2 Do not sit in judgment on your servant,

for no one alive is innocent before you.

3 Certainly my enemies chase me.

They smash me into the ground.

They force me to live in dark regions,

like those who have been dead for ages.

4 My strength leaves me;

I am absolutely shocked.

5 I recall the old days.

I meditate on all you have done;

I reflect on your accomplishments.

6 I spread my hands out to you in prayer;

my soul thirsts for you in a parched land.(Selah)

7 Answer me quickly, Lord.

My strength is fading.

Do not reject me,

or I will join those descending into the grave.

8 May I hear about your loyal love in the morning,

for I trust in you.

Show me the way I should go,

because I long for you.

9 Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord.

I run to you for protection.

10 Teach me to do what pleases you,

for you are my God.

May your kind presence

lead me into a level land.

11 O Lord, for the sake of your reputation, revive me.

Because of your justice, rescue me from trouble.

12 As a demonstration of your loyal love, destroy my enemies.

Annihilate all who threaten my life,

for I am your servant.