1For the Conductor, a psalm by David.
2I put my hope in the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry.
3He raised me from the turbulent pit, from the slimy mud, and set my feet upon a rock, steadying my steps.
4He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn to our God; multitudes will see and fear, and will trust in the Lord.
5Fortunate is the man who has made the Lord his trust, and did not turn to the haughty, nor to those who stray after falsehood.
6You have done much, O You, Lord my God-Your wonders and thoughts are for us; none can compare to You; should I relate or speak of them, they are too numerous to recount!
7You desired neither sacrifice nor meal-offering, but [obedient] ears You opened for me; You requested neither burnt-offering nor sin-offering.
8Then I said, "Behold, I come with a Scroll of the Book written for me."1
9 I desire to fulfill Your will, my God; and Your Torah is in my innards.
10I proclaimed [Your] righteousness in a vast congregation; behold I will not restrain my lips-O Lord, You know!
11I did not conceal Your righteousness within my heart; I declared Your faithfulness and deliverance; I did not hide Your kindness and truth from the vast congregation.
12May You, Lord, not withhold Your mercies from me; may Your kindness and truth constantly guard me.
13For countless evils surround me; my sins have overtaken me and I cannot see; they outnumber the hairs of my head, and my heart has abandoned me.
14May it please You, Lord, to save me; O Lord, hurry to my aid.
15Let those who seek my life, to end it, be shamed and humiliated together; let those who desire my harm retreat and be disgraced.
16Let those who say about me, "Aha! Aha!" be desolate, in return for their shaming [me].
17Let all those who seek You exult and rejoice in You; let those who love Your deliverance always say, "Be exalted, O Lord!”
18As for me, I am poor and needy; my Lord will think of me. You are my help and my rescuer; my God, do not delay!