I cry out to you, O Lord; I say, “You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living.”

Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God. May your kind presence lead me into a level land.

Everything looks to you in anticipation, and you provide them with food on a regular basis.

Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me.

Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing. I said, “I will confess my rebellious acts to the Lord.” And then you forgave my sins. (Selah)

O Lord, my God, you have accomplished many things; you have done amazing things and carried out your purposes for us. No one can thwart you! I want to declare them and talk about them, but they are too numerous to recount!

I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!

But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

You, O Lord God, the invincible warrior, the God of Israel, rouse yourself and punish all the nations! Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers! (Selah)

I am oppressed and needy! O God, hurry to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O Lord, do not delay!

Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.

A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.