7-9. Listen, God, I’m calling at the top of my lungs:“Be good to me! Answer me!”When my heart whispered, “Seek God,”my whole being replied,“I’m seeking him!”Don’t hide from me now!
9-10. You’ve always been right there for me;don’t turn your back on me now.Don’t throw me out, don’t abandon me;you’ve always kept the door open.My father and mother walked out and left me,but God took me in.
11-12. Point me down your highway, God;direct me along a well-lighted street;show my enemies whose side you’re on.Don’t throw me to the dogs,those liars who are out to get me,filling the air with their threats.
13-14. I’m sure now I’ll see God’s goodnessin the exuberant earth.Stay with God!Take heart. Don’t quit.I’ll say it again:Stay with God.