For the music director; according to the tune of “Lilies;” by David. Deliver me, O God, for the water has reached my neck.

Though you have allowed me to experience much trouble and distress, revive me once again! Bring me up once again from the depths of the earth!

He decreed it as a regulation in Joseph, when he attacked the land of Egypt. I heard a voice I did not recognize.

For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of David. Listen to what I say, Lord! Carefully consider my complaint!

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me.

A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me! For in you I have taken shelter. In the shadow of your wings I take shelter until trouble passes.

In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted.

Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us and we belong to him; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the godly and the congregation.

When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.

O Lord, may you hear my prayer and be favorably disposed to me! O God, because of your great loyal love, answer me with your faithful deliverance!

I will remember and weep! For I was once walking along with the great throng to the temple of God, shouting and giving thanks along with the crowd as we celebrated the holy festival.

How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.

A prayer of David. Lord, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer!

But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast, for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up.

Tremble with fear and do not sin! Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways! (Selah)

O Lord my God, if I have done what they say, or am guilty of unjust actions,

Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!

Because of my condition, even my friends and acquaintances keep their distance; my neighbors stand far away.