² But as for me, I almost lost my footing.
    My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.

¹⁸ I cried out, “I am slipping!”
    but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.

⁹ “He will protect his faithful ones,
    but the wicked will disappear in darkness.
No one will succeed by strength alone.

¹⁶ I prayed, “Don’t let my enemies gloat over me
    or rejoice at my downfall.”

¹⁵ Because I am righteous, I will see you.
    When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.

⁵ My steps have stayed on your path;
    I have not wavered from following you.

⁷ Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house;
    I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe.

⁴ “My complaint is with God, not with people.
    I have good reason to be so impatient.