1: My head is high, GOD, held high;
2: I'm looking to you, GOD; No hangdog skulking for me.
3: I've thrown in my lot with you; You won't embarrass me, will you? Or let my enemies get the best of me? Don't embarrass any of us Who went out on a limb for you. It's the traitors who should be humiliated.
4: Show me how you work, GOD; School me in your ways.
5: Take me by the hand; Lead me down the path of truth. You are my Savior, aren't you?
6: Mark the milestones of your mercy and love, GOD; Rebuild the ancient landmarks!
7: Forget that I sowed wild oats; Mark me with your sign of love. Plan only the best for me, GOD!
8: GOD is fair and just; He corrects the misdirected, Sends them in the right direction.
9: He gives the rejects his hand, And leads them step-by-step.
10: From now on every road you travel Will take you to GOD. Follow the Covenant signs; Read the charted directions.
11: Keep up your reputation, GOD; Forgive my bad life; It's been a very bad life.
12: My question: What are God--worshipers like? Your answer: Arrows aimed at God's bull's-eye.
13: They settle down in a promising place; Their kids inherit a prosperous farm.
14: God--friendship is for God--worshipers; They are the ones he confides in.
15: If I keep my eyes on GOD, I won't trip over my own feet.
16: Look at me and help me! I'm all alone and in big trouble.
17: My heart and kidneys are fighting each other; Call a truce to this civil war.
18: Take a hard look at my life of hard labor, Then lift this ton of sin.
19: Do you see how many people Have it in for me? How viciously they hate me?
20: Keep watch over me and keep me out of trouble; Don't let me down when I run to you.
21: Use all your skill to put me together; I wait to see your finished product.
22: GOD, give your people a break From this run of bad luck.