[1]HEAR my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications; in thine own words answer me, and in thy righteousness.[2]And do not let thy servant be brought to judgment; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.[3]For the enemy has persecuted my soul; he has smitten my life down to the ground; he has made me to dwell in darkness, like those who have been long dead.[4]Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is troubled.[5]I remember thee, O LORD, from days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.[6]I stretch forth my hands to thee; my soul thirsts after thee, as a thirsty land.[7]Answer me speedily, O LORD; my spirit fails; hide not thy face from me, lest I be like them who go down into the pit.[8]Cause me to hear of thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust; cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my soul to thee.[9]Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies, and teach me to do thy will.[10]Because thou art my God, thy gentle spirit shall lead me into the way of life.[11]Comfort me, O LORD, for thy name's sake; for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.[12]And by thy mercy silence those who hate me, and destroy all the enemies of my soul; for I am thy servant.