Thomson(i)
1 A Psalm by David. To thee, Lord, I have lifted up my soul:
2 O my God, in thee I have put my trust: let me not be shamed, nor let mine enemies deride me;
3 for none who wait on thee should be put to shame. Let them be shamed who vainly transgress.
4 Lord, shew me thy ways and teach me thy paths.
5 Lead me to thy truth, and teach me: for thou, God, art my saviour, and for thee I have waited all the day long.
6 Lord, remember thy compassion and thy tender mercies; for they are from everlasting.
7 Remember not the sins and follies of my youth; according to thy mercy remember me, Lord, for thy goodness sake.
8 The Lord is gracious and righteous: therefore he will instruct sinners in the way:
9 he will guide the meek in judgment: he will teach the meek his ways.
10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth; to them who seek his covenant and his testimonies.
11 For the sake of thy name therefore, Lord, pardon this sin of mine, for it is manifold;
12 What man soever habitually feareth the Lord; him He will instruct in the way he hath chosen;
13 his life shall be spent in the enjoyment of good things and his offspring shall inherit the land.
14 The Lord is the strength of them who fear him; and it is his covenant to display it for them.
15 Mine eyes are continually towards the Lord; because he can extricate my feet from the snare.
16 Look down upon me and compassionate me; for I am an only begotten, though distressed:
17 the troubles of my heart are multiplied: deliver me from these my distresses.
18 Look on my humiliation and my trouble and for give all my sins.
19 View mine enemies, for they are multiplied; and have hated me with unjust hatred.
20 preserve my soul and deliver me: let me not be shamed, because I have trusted in thee.
21 To me the innocent and the upright cleaved; because I waited for thee, O Lord.
22 God redeem Israel from all their afflictions!