4. Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed and faints within me [wrapped in gloom]; my heart within my bosom grows numb.
5. I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your doings; I ponder the work of Your hands.
6. I spread forth my hands to You; my soul thirsts after You like a thirsty land [for water]. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
7. Answer me speedily, O Lord, for my spirit fails; hide not Your face from me, lest I become like those who go down into the pit (the grave).
8. Cause me to hear Your loving-kindness in the morning, for on You do I lean and in You do I trust. Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my inner self to You.
9. Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies; I flee to You to hide me.
10. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; let Your good Spirit lead me into a level country and into the land of uprightness.
11. Save my life, O Lord, for Your name's sake; in Your righteousness, bring my life out of trouble and free me from distress.
12. And in your mercy and loving-kindness, cut off my enemies and destroy all those who afflict my inner self, for I am Your servant.