A psalm of David. יהוה, hear my prayer; give attention to my pleas. In Your faithfulness answer me, in Your righteousness.

And do not enter into judgment with Your servant, for no living person is righteous before You.

For an enemy has pursued my life; he has crushed my life to the ground. He has made me dwell in dark places, like those dead for a long time.

And my spirit is overwhelmed within me; my heart is stunned within me.

I remember days of old; I meditate on all Your deeds; I ponder the work of Your hands.

I spread out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah.

Answer me quickly, יהוה; my spirit is failing. Do not hide Your face from me, lest I become like those who go down to the pit.

Let me hear Your steadfast love in the morning, for in You I trust. Let me know the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul.

Deliver me from my enemies, יהוה; to You I flee for refuge.

Teach me to do Your will, for You are my Elohim. May Your good spirit guide me in the land of uprightness.

For Your name's sake, יהוה, preserve my life; in Your righteousness bring me out of distress.

And in Your steadfast love, cut off my enemies, and destroy all who afflict my life, for I am Your servant.