1. Lord, hear my prayer!In your righteousness listen to my plea;answer me in your faithfulness!
2. Don't put me, your servant, on trial;no one is innocent in your sight.
3. My enemies have hunted me downand completely defeated me.They have put me in a dark prison,and I am like those who died long ago.
4. So I am ready to give up;I am in deep despair.
5. I remember the days gone by;I think about all that you have done,I bring to mind all your deeds.
6. I lift up my hands to you in prayer;like dry ground my soul is thirsty for you.
7. Answer me now, Lord!I have lost all hope.Don't hide yourself from me,or I will be among those who go down to the world of the dead.
8. Remind me each morning of your constant love,for I put my trust in you.My prayers go up to you;show me the way I should go.
9. I go to you for protection, Lord;rescue me from my enemies.
10. You are my God;teach me to do your will.Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
11. Rescue me, Lord, as you have promised;in your goodness save me from my troubles!
12. Because of your love for me, kill my enemiesand destroy all my oppressors,for I am your servant.
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