Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.

The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.

Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!”

Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.

My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word.

Turn away the disgrace I dread, for Your judgments are good.

May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD, Your salvation, according to Your promise.

Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.

I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD, and in them I find comfort.

Your statutes are songs to me in the house of my pilgrimage.

May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant.

May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.

My eyes fail, looking for Your promise; I ask, “When will You comfort me?”

How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?

I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.

Ensure Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.

My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation, and for Your righteous promise.

Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts.

Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.

I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.

I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.

I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.

My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.

Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion; give me life according to Your justice.

Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.