A praise song of David.[660]
<1> Lord, hear my prayer.
Listen to my call for help and answer my prayer.
Show me how good and loyal you are.
<2> Don't judge me, your servant.
No one alive could be judged innocent by your standards.
<3> My enemies are chasing me.
They have crushed me into the dirt.
They are pushing me into the dark grave,
like people who died long ago.
<4> I am ready to give up.
I am losing my courage.
<5> But I remember what happened long ago.
I am thinking about all you have done.
I am talking about what you made
with your hands!
<6> I lift my hands in prayer to you.
I am waiting for your help,
like a dry land waiting for rain.
Selah[661]
<7> Hurry, answer me, Lord!
I have lost my courage.
Don't turn away from me.
Don't let me die and become like the people lying in the grave.
<8> Show me your faithful love this morning.
I trust in you.
Show me what I should do.
I put my life in your hands!
<9> Lord, I come to you for protection.
Save me from my enemies.
<10> Show me what you want me to do.
You are my God.
Let your good Spirit lead me over level ground.
<11> Lord, let me live
so people will praise your name.
Show me how good you are,
and save me from my trouble.
<12> Show me your love,
and defeat my enemies.
Destroy those who are trying to kill me
because I am your servant.
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