ז (Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.

I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.

I am suffering terribly. O Lord, revive me with your word!

Your compassion is great, O Lord. Revive me, as you typically do!

For the music director, a psalm of David. O Lord, you examine me and know.

By David. O Lord, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!

Rescue me from the mud! Don’t let me sink! Deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep water!

When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me.

I am disdained by them. When they see me, they shake their heads.

Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word.

Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed.

For the music director; written by the Lord’s servant, David; an oracle. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not fear God,

Receiving sacrifices and offerings are not your primary concern. You make that quite clear to me! You do not ask for burnt sacrifices and sin offerings.

For the music director; by David; written to get God’s attention. O God, please be willing to rescue me! O Lord, hurry and help me!

Show me evidence of your favor! Then those who hate me will see it and be ashamed, for you, O Lord, will help me and comfort me.

Proud men hide a snare for me; evil men spread a net by the path; they set traps for me. (Selah)

I will lie down and sleep peacefully, for you, Lord, make me safe and secure.

This oppressed man cried out and the Lord heard; he saved him from all his troubles.

Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the Lord.