1HEAR my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications; in thine own words answer me, and in thy righteousness.

2And do not let thy servant be brought to judgment; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.

3For the enemy has persecuted my soul; he has smitten my life down to the ground; he has made me to dwell in darkness, like those who have been long dead.

4Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is troubled.

5I remember thee, O LORD, from days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.

6I stretch forth my hands to thee; my soul thirsts after thee, as a thirsty land.

7Answer me speedily, O LORD; my spirit fails; hide not thy face from me, lest I be like them who go down into the pit.

8Cause me to hear of thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust; cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my soul to thee.

9Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies, and teach me to do thy will.

10Because thou art my God, thy gentle spirit shall lead me into the way of life.

11Comfort me, O LORD, for thy name's sake; for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.

12And by thy mercy silence those who hate me, and destroy all the enemies of my soul; for I am thy servant.