| 1 | A Psalm of David, when his son Absalom was pursuing him. O Lord, hear my prayer. Incline your ear to my supplication in your truth. Heed me according to your justice. |
| 2 | And do not enter into judgment with your servant. For all the living will not be justified in your sight. |
| 3 | For the enemy has pursued my soul. He has lowered my life to the earth. He has stationed me in darkness, like the dead of ages past. |
| 4 | And my spirit has been in anguish over me. My heart within me has been disturbed. |
| 5 | I have called to mind the days of antiquity. I have been meditating on all your works. I have meditated on the workings of your hands. |
| 6 | I have extended my hands to you. My soul is like a land without water before you. |
| 7 | O Lord, heed me quickly. My spirit has grown faint. Do not turn your face away from me, lest I become like those who descend into the pit. |
| 8 | Make me hear your mercy in the morning. For I have hoped in you. Make known to me the way that I should walk. For I have lifted up my soul to you. |
| 9 | O Lord, rescue me from my enemies. I have fled to you. |
| 10 | Teach me to do your will. For you are my God. Your good Spirit will lead me into the righteous land. |
| 11 | For the sake of your name, O Lord, you will revive me in your fairness. You will lead my soul out of tribulation. |
| 12 | And you will scatter my enemies in your mercy. And you will destroy all those who afflict my soul. For I am your servant. |
