1. I come to you, Lord,for protection.Don't let me be ashamed.Do as you have promisedand rescue me.
2. Listen to my prayerand hurry to save me.Be my mighty rockand the fortresswhere I am safe.
3. You, Lord God,are my mighty rockand my fortress.Lead me and guide me,so that your namewill be honoured.
4. Protect me from hidden trapsand keep me safe.
5. You are faithful,and I trust youbecause you rescued me.
6. I hate the worshippersof worthless idols,but I trust you, Lord.
7. I celebrate and shoutbecause you are kind.You saw all my suffering,and you cared for me.
8. You kept me from the handsof my enemies,and you set me free.
9. Have pity, Lord!I am suffering and almost blind.My whole body aches.
10. I have known only sorrowall my life long, and I sufferyear after year.I am weak from sin,and my bones are limp.
11. My enemies insult me.Neighbours are even worse,and I disgust my friends.People meet me in the street,and they turn and run.
12. I am completely forgottenlike someone dead.I am merely a broken dish.