1. I come to you, Lord, for protection;never let me be defeated.You are a righteous God;save me, I pray!
2. Hear me! Save me now!Be my refuge to protect me;my defence to save me.
3. You are my refuge and defence;guide me and lead me as you have promised.
4. Keep me safe from the trap that has been set for me;shelter me from danger.
5. I place myself in your care.You will save me, Lord;you are a faithful God.
6. You hate those who worship false gods,but I trust in you.
7. I will be glad and rejoicebecause of your constant love.You see my suffering;you know my trouble.
8. You have not let my enemies capture me;you have given me freedom to go where I wish.
9. Be merciful to me, Lord,for I am in trouble;my eyes are tired from so much crying;I am completely worn out.
10. I am exhausted by sorrow,and weeping has shortened my life.I am weak from all my troubles;even my bones are wasting away.
11. All my enemies, and especially my neighbours,treat me with contempt;those who know me are afraid of me;when they see me in the street, they run away.
12. Everyone has forgotten me, as though I were dead;I am like something thrown away.
13. I hear many enemies whispering;terror is all round me.They are making plans against me,plotting to kill me.