Listen to my cry, because I am helpless. Save me from those who are chasing me, because they are too strong for me.
Don’t punish us for our past sins. Show your mercy to us soon, because we are helpless!
The Lord watches over the foolish; when I was helpless, he saved me.
He remembered us when we were in trouble. His love continues forever.
Lord, hear me begging for fairness; listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, because I speak the truth.
But in all these things we are completely victorious through God who showed his love for us.
Who can accuse the people God has chosen? No one, because God is the One who makes them right.
Lord, answer me quickly, because I am getting weak. Don’t turn away from me, or I will be like those who are dead.
Look, they are waiting to ambush me. Cruel people attack me, but I have not sinned or done wrong, Lord.
My enemies are strong and healthy, and many hate me for no reason.
He saved me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me, because they were too strong for me.
Lord, I have many enemies! Many people have turned against me.
Whom is the king of Israel coming out against? Whom are you chasing? It’s as if you are chasing a dead dog or a flea.
My enemies are chasing me; they crushed me to the ground. They made me live in darkness like those long dead.
I truly believe I will live to see the Lord’s goodness.
So we will not be afraid even if the earth shakes, or the mountains fall into the sea,
I will say to the Lord, “You are my place of safety and protection. You are my God and I trust you.”