Psalm 31:9-18

Christian Standard Bible

⁹ Be gracious to me, Lord,
because I am in distress;^(A)
my eyes are worn out from frustration—
my whole being^[a] as well.^(B)
10 Indeed, my life is consumed with grief
and my years with groaning;^(C)
my strength has failed
because of my iniquity,^[b]
and my bones waste away.^(D)
11 I am ridiculed by all my adversaries
and even by my neighbors.
I am dreaded by my acquaintances;
those who see me in the street run from me.^(E)
12 I am forgotten: gone from memory
like a dead person—like broken pottery.^(F)
13 I have heard the gossip of many;
terror is on every side.^(G)
When they conspired against me,
they plotted to take my life.^(H)

¹⁴ But I trust in you, Lord;
I say, “You are my God.”^(I)
15 The course of my life is in your power;^(J)
rescue me from the power of my enemies
and from my persecutors.^(K)
16 Make your face shine on your servant;^(L)
save me by your faithful love.^(M)
17 Lord, do not let me be disgraced when I call on you.^(N)
Let the wicked be disgraced;
let them be quiet^[c][d] in Sheol.^(O)
18 Let lying lips^(P)
that arrogantly speak against the righteous
in proud contempt be silenced.^(Q)