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David's [song].
<1> Lord, I put my life in your hands.[135]
<2> My God, I trust in you,
and I will not be disappointed.
My enemies will not laugh at me.
<3> No one who trusts in you will be disappointed.
But traitors[136] will be disappointed.
They will get nothing.
<4> Lord, help me learn your ways.
Show me how you want me to live.
<5> Guide me and teach me your truths.
You are my God, my Savior.
You are the one I have been waiting for.
<6> Remember to be kind to me, Lord.
Show me the tender love that you have always had.
<7> Don't remember the sinful things I did when I was young.
For your good name, Lord,
remember me with your faithful love.
<8> The Lord is good and does what is right.
He shows sinners the right way to live.
<9> He teaches his ways to humble people.
He leads them with fairness.
<10> The Lord is kind and true to those
who obey what he said in his Agreement.
<11> Lord, I have done many things wrong.
I am guilty, but to show your goodness,
forgive me for everything I did.
<12> When people choose to follow the Lord,
he shows them the best way to live.
<13> They will enjoy good things,
and their children will keep the land God promised to give them.
<14> The Lord tells his secrets to his followers.
He teaches them about his Agreement.
<15> I always look to the Lord for help.
Only he can free me from my troubles.[137]
<16> I am hurt and lonely.
Turn to me, and show me mercy.
<17> Free me from my troubles.
Help me solve my problems.
<18> Look at my trials and troubles.
Forgive me for all the sins I have done.
<19> Look at all the enemies I have.
They hate me and want to hurt me.
<20> Protect me! Save me from them!
I come to you for protection, so don't disappoint me.
<21> You are good and do what is right.
I trust you to protect me.
<22> God, save the people of Israel[138] from all their enemies.
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