1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. In you, Yahweh, I find safety. Never let me be put to shame. Rescue me because you are righteous.
2Listen closely to me. Deliver me quickly. Be a strong rock for me, a fortress to save me.
3For you are my rock and my fortress, so for the sake of your reputation, lead and guide me.
4Pull me out of the trap they secretly set for me, for you are my refuge.
5Into your hand I commit my spirit. You redeem me, Yahweh, God of truth.
6I hate those who worship false gods, but I trust in Yahweh.
7I will be glad and rejoice in your faithful love, for you have seen my suffering. You have known my soul in its troubles.
8You haven't handed me over to my enemy; you have given me freedom.
9Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am suffering. My eyes, my soul, and my body are all wasting away from sadness.
10My life is spent with sorrow, and my years with groaning. My strength is failing because of my sin, and my bones are wasting away.
11Because of all my enemies, my neighbors despise me, and my friends are afraid of me. Those who see me on the street run away from me.
12I am forgotten, like a dead person; I am like a broken pot.
13I hear the slander of many, and terror is all around me. They are ganging up against me, plotting to kill me.
14But I trust in you, Yahweh. I said, "You are my God."
15My future is in your hands. Rescue me from my enemies and from those who are chasing me.
16Show your favor to your servant. Save me because of your unfailing love.
17Yahweh, don't let me be disgraced, because I have called on you. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them be silent in the grave.
18Silence the lying lips that speak arrogantly, proudly, and contemptuously against good people.
19How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who respect you, and which you have shown to those who take shelter in you, in front of all people!
20You hide them in the safety of your presence from human plots. You secretly keep them in a dwelling away from quarreling tongues.
21Praise Yahweh, for he has shown me his amazing love in a strong city.
22In my panic, I said, "I am cut off from your sight." Even so, you heard my prayer when I cried to you.
23Love Yahweh, all you who are loyal to him! Yahweh protects the faithful, but he fully repays those who act proudly.
24Be strong, and let your heart be brave, all you who hope in Yahweh.