He spares a person’s life from corruption, his very life from crossing over the river.

to turn back his life from the place of corruption, that he may be enlightened with the light of life.

Gaze at the heavens and see; consider the clouds, which are higher than you!

“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted;

Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property.

I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.

He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

But you take notice, Lord! O Lord, do not remain far away from me!

Do not abandon me, O Lord! My God, do not remain far away from me!

Turn your angry gaze away from me, so I can be happy before I pass away.

You made us retreat from the enemy. Those who hate us take whatever they want from us.

Patiently wait for God alone, my soul! For he is the one who gives me confidence.

Our record of sins overwhelms me, but you forgive our acts of rebellion.

O God, do not remain far away from me! My God, hurry and help me!

How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!

Yes, look! Those far from you die; you destroy everyone who is unfaithful to you.

I will sing a song that imparts wisdom; I will make insightful observations about the past.

Then we will not turn away from you. Revive us and we will pray to you!

O Lord, why do you reject me, and pay no attention to me?

You cause my friends and neighbors to keep their distance; those who know me leave me alone in the darkness.