1<\/sup>A Psalm of David, when his son Absalom was pursuing him. O Lord, hear my prayer. Incline your ear to my supplication in your truth. Heed me according to your justice.<\/span> <\/p>\n 2<\/sup>And do not enter into judgment with your servant. For all the living will not be justified in your sight.<\/span> <\/p>\n 3<\/sup>For the enemy has pursued my soul. He has lowered my life to the earth. He has stationed me in darkness, like the dead of ages past.<\/span> <\/p>\n 4<\/sup>And my spirit has been in anguish over me. My heart within me has been disturbed.<\/span> <\/p>\n 5<\/sup>I have called to mind the days of antiquity. I have been meditating on all your works. I have meditated on the workings of your hands.<\/span> <\/p>\n 6<\/sup>I have extended my hands to you. My soul is like a land without water before you.<\/span> <\/p>\n 7<\/sup>O Lord, heed me quickly. My spirit has grown faint. Do not turn your face away from me, lest I become like those who descend into the pit.<\/span> <\/p>\n 8<\/sup>Make me hear your mercy in the morning. For I have hoped in you. Make known to me the way that I should walk. For I have lifted up my soul to you.<\/span> <\/p>\n 9<\/sup>O Lord, rescue me from my enemies. I have fled to you.<\/span> <\/p>\n 10<\/sup>Teach me to do your will. For you are my God. Your good Spirit will lead me into the righteous land.<\/span> <\/p>\n 11<\/sup>For the sake of your name, O Lord, you will revive me in your fairness. You will lead my soul out of tribulation.<\/span> <\/p>\n 12<\/sup>And you will scatter my enemies in your mercy. And you will destroy all those who afflict my soul. For I am your servant.<\/span> <\/p>\n