Psalms 31:1-16

LORD, I come to you for protection. Don’t let me be disappointed. You always do what is right, so save me. Listen to me. Come quickly and save me. Be my Rock, my place of safety. Be my fortress and protect me! Yes, you are my Rock and my protection. For the good of your name, lead me and guide me. Save me from the traps my enemy has set. You are my place of safety. LORD, you are the God we can trust. I put my life in your hands. Save me! I hate those who worship false gods. I trust only in the LORD. Your kindness makes me so happy. You have seen my suffering. You know about the troubles I have. You will not let my enemies take me. You will free me from their traps. LORD, I have many troubles, so be kind to me. I have cried until my eyes hurt. My throat and stomach are aching. Because of my sin, my life is ending in grief; my years are passing away in sighs of pain. My life is ending in weakness. My strength is draining away. My enemies despise me, and even my neighbors have turned away. When my friends see me in the street, they turn the other way. They are afraid to be around me. People want to forget me like someone already dead, thrown away like a broken dish. I hear them whispering about me. They have turned against me and plan to kill me. LORD, I trust in you. You are my God. My life is in your hands. Save me from those who are persecuting me. Please welcome and accept your servant. Be kind to me and save me.