Through the Bible – Day 193

₁I offer you my heart, LORD God,

₂and I trust you.

Don't make me ashamed

or let enemies defeat me.

₃Don't disappoint any

of your worshippers,

but disappoint all

deceitful liars.

₄Show me your paths

and teach me to follow;

₅guide me by your truth

and instruct me.

You keep me safe,

and I always trust you.

₆Please, LORD, remember,

you have always

been patient and kind.

₇Forget each wrong I did

when I was young.

Show how truly kind you are

and remember me.

₈You are honest and merciful,

and you teach sinners

how to follow your path.

₉You lead humble people

to do what is right

and to stay on your path.

₁₀In everything you do,

you are kind and faithful

to everyone who keeps

our agreement with you.

₁₁Be true to your name, LORD,

by forgiving each one

of my terrible sins.

₁₂You will show the right path

to all who worship you.

₁₃They will have plenty,

and then their children

will receive the land.

₁₄Our LORD, you are the friend

of your worshippers,

and you make an agreement

with all of us.

₁₅I always look to you,

because you rescue me

from every trap.

₁₆I am lonely and troubled.

Show that you care

and have pity on me.

₁₇My awful worries keep growing.

Rescue me from sadness.

₁₈See my troubles and misery

and forgive my sins.

₁₉Look at all my enemies!

See how much they hate me.

₂₀I come to you for shelter.

Protect me, keep me safe,

and don't disappoint me.

₂₁I obey you with all my heart,

and I trust you, knowing

that you will save me.

₂₂Our God, please save Israel

from all its troubles.

₁Show that I am right, LORD!

I stay true to myself,

and I have trusted you

without doubting.

₂Test my thoughts and find out

what I am like.

₃I never forget your kindness,

and I am always faithful

to you.

₄I don't spend my time

with worthless liars

₅or go with evil crowds.

₆I wash my hands, LORD,

to show my innocence,

and I worship at your altar,

₇while gratefully singing

about your wonders.

₈I love the temple

where you live, and where

your glory shines.

₉Don't sweep me away,

as you do sinners.

Don't punish me with death

as you do those people

who are brutal

₁₀or full of meanness

or who bribe others.

₁₁I stay true to myself.

Be kind and rescue me.

₁₂Now I stand on solid ground!

And when your people meet,

I will praise you, LORD.

₁You, LORD, are the light

that keeps me safe.

I am not afraid of anyone.

You protect me,

and I have no fears.

₂Brutal people may attack

and try to kill me,

but they will stumble.

Fierce enemies may attack,

but they will fall.

₃Armies may surround me,

but I won't be afraid;

war may break out,

but I will trust you.

₄I ask only one thing, LORD:

Let me live in your house

every day of my life

to see how wonderful you are

and to pray in your temple.

₅In times of trouble,

you will protect me.

You will hide me in your tent

and keep me safe

on top of a mighty rock.

₆You will let me defeat

all of my enemies.

Then I will celebrate,

as I enter your tent

with animal sacrifices

and songs of praise.

₇Please listen when I pray!

Have pity. Answer my prayer.

₈My heart tells me to pray.

I am eager to see your face,

₉so don't hide from me.

I am your servant,

and you have helped me.

Don't turn from me in anger.

You alone keep me safe.

Don't reject or desert me.

₁₀Even if my father and mother

should desert me,

you will take care of me.

₁₁Teach me to follow, LORD,

and lead me on the right path

because of my enemies.

₁₂Don't let them do to me

what they want.

People tell lies about me

and make terrible threats,

₁₃but I know I will live

to see how kind you are.

₁₄Trust the LORD!

Be brave and strong

and trust the LORD.

₁Only you, LORD,

are a mighty rock!

Don't refuse to help me

when I pray.

If you don't answer me,

I will soon be dead.

₂Please listen to my prayer

and my cry for help,

as I lift my hands

towards your holy temple.

₃Don't drag me away, LORD,

with those cruel people,

who speak kind words,

while planning trouble.

₄Treat them as they deserve!

Punish them for their sins.

₅They don't pay any attention

to your wonderful deeds.

Now you will destroy them

and leave them in ruin.

₆I praise you, LORD,

for answering my prayers.

₇You are my strong shield,

and I trust you completely.

You have helped me,

and I will celebrate

and thank you in song.

₈You give strength

to your people, LORD,

and you save and protect

your chosen ones.

₉Come, save us and bless us.

Be our shepherd and always

carry us in your arms.