O Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of those who spy on me. Make your way in front of me smooth.
But since you have shown total contempt for the Lord by this affair, the son that is born to you must die.”
I wholeheartedly searched for you. Do not let me wander away from your commandments.
Your mercy, O Lord, fills the earth. Teach me your laws.
I will bow toward your holy temple. I will give thanks to your name because of your mercy and truth. You have made your name and your promise greater than everything.
Teach me your way, O Lord. Lead me on a level path because I have enemies who spy on me.
I have taken refuge in you, O Lord. Never let me be put to shame. Save me because of your righteousness.
My enemies spy on me. Pay them back with evil. Destroy them with your truth!
God will come to meet me. He will let me gloat over those who spy on me.
Teach me your way, O Lord, so that I may live in your truth. Focus my heart on fearing you.
Let your eyes look straight ahead and your sight be focused in front of you.
“Water surrounded me, threatening my life. The deep ⌞sea⌟ covered me completely. Seaweed was wrapped around my head.
Isaiah the prophet spoke about this man when he said, “A voice cries out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight!’ ”
Keep walking along straight paths so that your injured leg won’t get worse. Instead, let it heal.