A Psalmof David. Hearmy prayer, O LORD, give eartomy supplications: in thy faithfulnessanswerme, and in thy righteousness. And enternotinto judgmentwiththy servant: forin thy sightshall nomanlivingbe justified. Forthe enemyhath persecutedmy soul; he hath smittenmy lifedown to the ground; he hath made me to dwellin darkness, as those that have been longdead. Therefore is my spiritoverwhelmedwithinme; my heartwithinme is desolate. I rememberthe daysof old; I meditateon allthy works; I museon the workof thy hands. I stretch forthmy handsunto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirstyland. Selah. Hearme speedily, O LORD: my spiritfaileth: hidenotthy facefromme, lest I be likeuntothem that go downinto the pit. Cause me to hearthy lovingkindnessin the morning; forin thee do I trust: cause me to knowthe waywhereinI should walk; forI lift upmy souluntothee. Deliverme, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. Teachme to dothy will; forthou art my God: thy spirit is good; leadme into the landof uprightness. Quickenme, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul outof trouble. And of thy mercycut offmine enemies, and destroyallthem that afflictmy soul: forI am thy servant.