(A psalm by David for the music leader.)

A prayer for the LORD's help

1How much longer, LORD,

will you forget about me?

Will it be for ever?

How long will you hide?

2How long must I be confused

and miserable all day?

How long will my enemies

keep beating me down?

3Please listen, LORD God,

and answer my prayers.

Make my eyes sparkle again,

or else I will fall

into the sleep of death.

4My enemies will say,

“Now we've won!”

They will be greatly pleased

when I am defeated.

5I trust your love,

and I feel like celebrating

because you rescued me.

6You have been good to me, LORD,

and I will sing about you.