3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul: he hath brought my life down unto the ground.
4 He hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead: and my spirit is vexed within me; my heart within me is troubled.
5 I have remembered the days of old, I have mused upon all thy works: I have mused upon the works of thy hands.
6 I have stretched forth my hands unto thee: my soul gaspeth unto thee, as a land where there is no water.
7 Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit hath fainted away.
8 Turn not away thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
9 Make me to hear thy mercy in the morning: for in thee have I hoped.
10 Make me to know the way wherein I should walk: for to thee have I lifted up my soul.
11 Deliver me from mine enemies, O Lord; unto thee have I fled: teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God.
12 Thy good spirit shall lead me into the right land: for thy name's sake, O Lord, thou shalt quicken me in thy justice.
13 Thou shalt bring my soul out of trouble: and in thy mercy thou shalt destroy my enemies.
14. Thou shalt destroy all them that afflict my soul; for I am thy servant.
Glory, etc.
Ant. Remember not, O Lord, our offences, nor those of our parents, neither take thou vengeance of our sins.
