Listen to my cry for help, for I am sunk in despair. Save me from my enemies; they are too strong for me.
The Lord protects the helpless; when I was in danger, he saved me.
He did not forget us when we were defeated; his love is eternal;
My enemies have hunted me down and completely defeated me. They have put me in a dark prison, and I am like those who died long ago.
Answer me now, Lord! I have lost all hope. Don't hide yourself from me, or I will be among those who go down to the world of the dead.
Listen, O Lord, to my plea for justice; pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to my honest prayer.
He rescued me from my powerful enemies and from all those who hate me— they were too strong for me.
I know that I will live to see the Lord's goodness in this present life.
I have so many enemies, Lord, so many who turn against me!
My enemies are healthy and strong; there are many who hate me for no reason.
So we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken and mountains fall into the ocean depths;
Look! They are waiting to kill me; cruel people are gathering against me. It is not because of any sin or wrong I have done,
Do not punish us for the sins of our ancestors. Have mercy on us now; we have lost all hope.
can say to him, “You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust.”
Who will accuse God's chosen people? God himself declares them not guilty!
No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us!
Look at what the king of Israel is trying to kill! Look at what he is chasing! A dead dog, a flea!