Psalm 25:16–22

16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,

for I am alone and afflicted.aj

17 The distresses of my heart increase;B,ak

bring me out of my sufferings.al

18 Consider my affliction and trouble,am

and forgive all my sins.an

19 Consider my enemies; they are numerous,ao

and they hate me violently.ap

20 Guard me and rescue me;a

do not let me be disgraced,

for I take refuge in you.b

21 May integrity and what is right

watch over me,

for I wait for you.c

22 God, redeem Israel, from all its distresses.d