A Psalm of David. 1Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my pleas for help; respond to my need out of Your loving compassion and Your righteousness.
2And grant me Your compassionate grace and not Your judgment; for no man living shall be justified in Your sight.
3For the enemy has pursued my soul; he has knocked me to the ground; he would have me to dwell in darkness, like those who have been long dead.
4Therefore my spirit within me is overwhelmed; my heart within me is distressed.
5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I reflect upon the work of Your hands.
6I reach out to You; my soul thirsts after You like a thirsty land. Selah.
7Answer me quickly, O LORD; for my spirit is fading. Do not hide not Yourself from me, or I will be like those who go down into the grave.
8Let me hear Your loving words of comfort in the morning; for it is in You that I place my trust. Show me the way in which I should walk; as I lift up my soul unto You.
9Deliver me, O LORD, from my foes; I resort to You to hide me.
10Teach me to do Your will; for You are my God. Your gracious Spirit will lead me into the land of uprightness.
11Revive me, O LORD, for Your name’s sake; for Your righteousness' sake rescue my soul from danger.
12And by Your unfailing love, destroy my enemies, all those that afflict my soul; for I am Your servant. A Psalm of David. Upon his victory over Absalom’s uprising Easy Reader Bible: Purple Letter Edition © 2023 by Jim Musser. Used by Permission. All rights Reserved. Bible Hub |