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A psalm of David.

Lord , hear my prayer,^(a) listen to my cry for mercy;^(b) in your faithfulness^(c) and righteousness^(d) come to my relief.

Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous^(e) before you.

The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in the darkness^(f) like those long dead.^(g)

So my spirit grows faint within me; my heart within me is dismayed.^(h)

I remember⁽ⁱ⁾ the days of long ago; I meditate^(j) on all your works and consider what your hands have done.

I spread out my hands^(k) to you; I thirst for you like a parched land.^[a]

Answer me quickly,^(l) Lord ; my spirit fails.^(m) Do not hide your face⁽ⁿ⁾ from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit.

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,^(o) for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way^(p) I should go, for to you I entrust my life.^(q)

Rescue me^(r) from my enemies,^(s) Lord , for I hide myself in you.

Teach me^(t) to do your will, for you are my God;^(u) may your good Spirit lead^(v) me on level ground.^(w)

For your name's sake,^(x) Lord , preserve my life;^(y) in your righteousness,^(z) bring me out of trouble.

In your unfailing love, silence my enemies;^(aa) destroy all my foes,^(ab) for I am your servant.^(ac)