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¹ I offer you my heart, Lord God,
²     and I trust you.
    Don't make me ashamed
    or let enemies defeat me.
³ Don't disappoint any
    of your worshipers,
    but disappoint all
    deceitful liars.
⁴ Show me your paths
    and teach me to follow;
⁵     guide me by your truth
    and instruct me.
You keep me safe,
    and I always trust you.

⁶ Please, Lord, remember,
    you have always
    been patient and kind.
⁷ Forget each wrong I did
    when I was young.
    Show how truly kind you are
    and remember me.
⁸ You are honest and merciful,
    and you teach sinners
    how to follow your path.

⁹ You lead humble people
to do what is right
    and to stay on your path.
¹⁰ In everything you do,
    you are kind and faithful
    to everyone who keeps
    our agreement with you.

¹¹ Be true to your name, Lord,
    by forgiving each one
    of my terrible sins.
¹² You will show the right path
    to all who worship you.
¹³ They will have plenty,
    and then their children
    will receive the land.

¹⁴ Our Lord, you are the friend
    of your worshipers,
    and you make an agreement
    with all of us.
¹⁵ I always look to you,
    because you rescue me
    from every trap.
¹⁶ I am lonely and troubled.
    Show that you care
    and have pity on me.
¹⁷ My awful worries keep growing.
    Rescue me from sadness.
¹⁸ See my troubles and misery
    and forgive my sins.

¹⁹ Look at all my enemies!
    See how much they hate me.
²⁰ I come to you for shelter.
Protect me, keep me safe,
    and don't disappoint me.
²¹ I obey you with all my heart,
    and I trust you, knowing
    that you will save me.

²² Our God, please save Israel
    from all of its troubles.