Let none who rely on you be disgraced because of me, O sovereign Lord and king! Let none who seek you be ashamed because of me, O God of Israel!

He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

I can count all my bones; my enemies are gloating over me in triumph.

For your arrows pierce me, and your hand presses me down.

As for me, you uphold me because of my integrity; you allow me permanent access to your presence.

Fear and panic overpower me; terror overwhelms me.

My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me.

Those who sit at the city gate gossip about me; drunkards mock me in their songs.

The Lord says, “Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.

All day long my enemies taunt me; those who mock me use my name in their curses.

Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.

Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!

See if there is any idolatrous tendency in me, and lead me in the reliable ancient path!

Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me.

By this I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

I will not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it.

Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion.

Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me.