No One Living Is Righteous Before You

Verses 1–7 · crushed in darkness, spirit failing

1. ^{verse 1}O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.
2. ^{verse 2}Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.
3. ^{verse 3}For the enemy has pursued my soul, crushing my life to the ground, making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead.
4. ^{verse 4}My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me.
5. ^{verse 5}I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.
6. ^{verse 6}I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah
7. ^{verse 7}Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.

Verses 8–12 · asking in the morning to hear of God's love and be led

1. ^{verse 8}Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.
2. ^{verse 9}Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge.
3. ^{verse 10}Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
4. ^{verse 11}For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.
5. ^{verse 12}And in Your loving devotion, cut off my enemies. Destroy all who afflict me, for I am Your servant.