³ For the enemy has persecuted my soul;
    he has crushed my life down to the ground;
he has made me to dwell in darkness,
    as those who have been long dead.
⁴ Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me;
    my heart within me is desolate.
⁵ I remember the days of old;
    I meditate on all Your works;
    I consider the work of Your hands.
⁶ I stretch forth my hands unto You;
    my soul thirsts after You as a thirsty land. Selah

⁷ Respond to me quickly, O Lord,
    my spirit fails;
do not hide Your face from me,
    lest I be like those who go down into the pit.
⁸ Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning;
    for in You I have my trust;
cause me to know the way I should walk,
    for I lift up my soul unto You.
⁹ Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies;
    I flee unto You for my protection.
¹⁰ Teach me to do Your will,
    for You are my God;
may Your good spirit
    lead me onto level ground.

¹¹ Revive me, O Lord, for Your name’s sake,
    for Your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.
¹² In Your mercy cut off my enemies,
    and destroy all them who afflict my soul,
    for I am Your servant.