“Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. Lord, how great is Your mercy; let me be revived by following Your regulations. Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from Your laws. Seeing these traitors make me sick at heart, because they care nothing for Your Word. Give back my life because of Your unfailing love. The very essence of Your words is truth; all Your just regulations will stand forever.”