LORD, don't hold back your tender mercies from me. My only hope is in your unfailing love and faithfulness. 12 For troubles surround me too many to count! They pile up so high I can't see my way out. They are more numerous than the hairs on my head. I have lost all my courage. 13 Please, LORD, rescue me! Come quickly, LORD, and help me. 14 May those who try to destroy me be humiliated and put to shame. May those who take delight in my trouble be turned back in disgrace. 15 Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, "Aha! We've got him now!" 16 But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "The LORD is great!" 17 As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord is thinking about me right now. You are my helper and my savior. Do not delay, O my God."
As we wrap up this amazing chapter, David's humanity unveils itself with raw passion and uninhibited vulnerability. Face it, we all feel like this from time to time - probably more often then we would ...