LORD, hear my prayer, †
turn Your ear toward my plea, *
in Your faithfulness and righteousness, answer me.
And do not place judgment against Your servant, *
for no one living is righteous before You.
For the enemy pursues my soul, †
they crush my life into the ground, *
making me dwell in the darkness, with those long dead.
So my spirit is weakening within me, *
within me, my heart is in desolation.
I remember the days of old, †
meditate on all that You have done, *
and reflect on the works of Your hands.
I spread out my hands to You, *
my soul thirsts for You like a parched land.
Quickly, LORD, answer me, *
for my spirit fails.
Don't hide Your face from me, *
or I will follow those going down into the pit.
Let the morning bring word of Your faithfulness, *
for I trust in You.
Show me the way I should go, *
for I lift my soul to You.
Save me from my enemies, LORD, *
in You, I take refuge.
Teach me to do Your will, *
for You are my God.
May Your good spirit lead me on level ground; *
For Your name's sake, LORD, revive me.
In Your righteousness, *
deliver my soul from trouble.
[And in Your faithfulness, put an end to my enemies, †
and ruin all who attack my soul, *
for I am Your servant.]
Gloria
Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen