1 A Psalm of David, when his son was pursuing him. Lord, attend to my prayer: listen to my plea in your truth; hear me in your righteousness. 2 And do not enter into judgment with your servant, for in your sight shall no man living be justified.⁠a 3 For the enemy has persecuted my soul; he has brought my life down to the ground; he has made me to dwell in a dark place, as those that have been long dead. 4 And my spirit was grieved in me; my heart was troubled within me. 5 I remembered the days of old; and I meditated on all your doings: yes, I meditated on the works of your hands. 6 I spread forth my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you, as a dry land. Pause. 7 Hear me speedily, Lord; my spirit has failed; do not turn away your face from me, else I shall be like those who go down to the pit. 8 Cause me to hear your mercy in the morning; for I have hoped in you; make known to me, Lord, the way in which I should walk; for I have lifted up my soul to you. 9 Deliver me from my enemies, Lord; for I have fled to you for refuge. 10 Teach me to do your will; for you are my God; your good Spirit shall guide me in an upright land. 11 You shall revive me, Lord, for your name's sake; in your righteousness you shall bring my soul out of affliction. 12 And in your mercy you will destroy my enemies, and will destroy all those that afflict my soul; for I am your servant.