7Hear, O Lord, my voice, when I call, and be gracious unto me, and answer me.
8Of thee, said my heart, “Seek ye my presence”: thy presence, Lord, will I seek.
9Hide then not thy face from me; reject not in anger thy servant, thou who hast been my help: cast me not off, nor forsake me, O God of my salvation.
10For my father and my mother have forsaken me; but the Lord will take me up.
11Point me out thy way, O Lord! and guide me on a level path, because of those that regard me enviously.
12Give me not up to the revengeful desire of my assailants; for there are risen up against me false witnesses, and such as utter violence.