Third Millennium Bible TMB
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 <<A Psalm of David.>> Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications; in Thy faithfulness answer me, and in Thy righteousness.
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O LORD, listen to my prayer. Open your ears to hear my urgent requests. Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
2 And enter not into judgment with Thy servant, for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified.
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Do not take me to court for judgment, because there is no one alive who is righteous in your presence.
3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground. He hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.
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The enemy has pursued me. He has ground my life into the dirt. He has made me live in dark places like those who have died long ago.
4 Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
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That is why I begin to lose hope and my heart is in a state of shock.
5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Thy works; I muse on the work of Thy hands.
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I remember the days long ago. I reflect on all that you have done. I carefully consider what your hands have made.
6 I stretch forth my hands unto Thee; my soul thirsteth after Thee, as a thirsty land. Selah
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I stretch out my hands to you in prayer. Like parched land, my soul thirsts for you. Selah
7 Hear me speedily, O LORD; my spirit faileth. Hide not Thy face from me, lest I be like them that go down into the pit.
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Answer me quickly, O LORD. My spirit is worn out. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go into the pit.
8 Cause me to hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning, for in Thee do I trust. Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my soul unto Thee.
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Let me hear about your mercy in the morning, because I trust you. Let me know the way that I should go, because I long for you.
9 Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies; I flee unto Thee to hide me.
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Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD. I come to you for protection.
10 Teach me to do Thy will, for Thou art my God. Thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
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Teach me to do your will, because you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
11 Quicken me, O LORD, for Thy name's sake; for Thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.
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O LORD, keep me alive for the sake of your name. Because you are righteous, lead me out of trouble.
12 And in Thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul; for I am Thy servant.
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In keeping with your mercy, wipe out my enemies and destroy all who torment me, because I am your servant.
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