1 * Don't punish me, Lord,

or even correct me

when you are angry!

2 Have pity on me and heal

my feeble body.

My bones tremble with fear,

3 and I am in deep distress.

How long will it be?

4 Turn and come to my rescue.

Show your wonderful love

and save me, Lord.

5 If I die, I cannot praise you

or even remember you.

6 My groaning has worn me out.

At night my bed and pillow

are soaked with tears.

7 Sorrow has made my eyes dim,

and my sight has failed

because of my enemies.

8 * You, Lord, heard my crying,

and those hateful people

had better leave me alone.

9 You have answered my prayer

and my plea for mercy.

10 My enemies will be ashamed

and terrified,

as they quickly run away

in complete disgrace.