A psalm of David
- All I am I give to you, Lord.
- Be a trusted advisor to me, my Creator. Let me not lose face or those who dislike me will get the chance to gloat.
- Contempt comes to those who try to mislead other people, but you will respect those who put their hope in you.
- Draw my attention to the best route for me to take, Lord – keep me focused on it.
- Every moment my confidence is in you. Give me your advice and pragmatism, for you are my Creator and my guide when I miss the mark.
- For you have always loved and cared for me, Lord, as you did for all who came before me.
- Give me the benefit of the doubt by forgetting my dissent as a youth. Instead, please think of me with your unending and dependable love, for you are generous to me, Lord.
- How considerate the Lord is – he / she is fair to those who have gone off the straight and narrow, showing them the way back.
- In support of the self-effacing, he / she steers them towards what is best by guiding them in his / her approach to living.
- Joining those who are committed to the Lord’s plan for living, you will find that he / she coaches you from close by. He / she shows deep love to those who follow his / her instructions.
- Keep faith with me, Lord, for the sake of your reputation despite my numerous lapses.
- Lord, please come alongside those who love and respect you. May they experience you coaching them, so they choose the best path for their life.
- May they know a deep sense of well-being and see their children experiencing success.
- Nurture a deep admiration for the Lord and you will find him / her the closest companion. He / she will explain to you the strong bonds he / she feels for his / her people.
- Observe closely the Lord’s guidance and he / she will deliver you from the hazards that would trip you up.
- Pity me and come right alongside me for I am isolated and in anguish.
- Quash the struggles that are building around me – please set me free from them all.
- Recognise my hardship and sympathise with my distress. Excuse all my negligence.
- See each of my antagonists and the cruel loathing they inflict on me.
- Take care and watch over me. Deliver me from their vicious attacks. I am trusting you so please do not let me be humiliated.
- Unashamedly, I have placed my confidence in you and in your goodness and fairness.
- Vindicate your people, Creator God and set them free from their distress.
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