¹ Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint;^(A)
    protect my life from the threat of the enemy.^(B)

¹ Lord, hear my prayer,^(A)
    listen to my cry for mercy;^(B)
in your faithfulness^(C) and righteousness^(D)
    come to my relief.
² Do not bring your servant into judgment,
    for no one living is righteous^(E) before you.
³ The enemy pursues me,
    he crushes me to the ground;
he makes me dwell in the darkness^(F)
    like those long dead.^(G)

¹ Out of the depths^(A) I cry to you,^(B) Lord;
²     Lord, hear my voice.^(C)
Let your ears be attentive^(D)
    to my cry for mercy.^(E)

¹ I call to you, Lord, come quickly^(A) to me;
    hear me^(B) when I call to you.

¹ Rescue me,^(A) Lord, from evildoers;
    protect me from the violent,^(B)

¹ Listen to my prayer, O God,
    do not ignore my plea;^(A)
2     hear me and answer me.^(B)
My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught^(C)