1-2. I run to you, God; I run for dear life.Don’t let me down!Take me seriously this time!Get down on my level and listen,and please—no procrastination!Your granite cave a hiding place,your high cliff aerie a place of safety.
14-18. Desperate, I throw myself on you:you are my God!Hour by hour I place my days in your hand,safe from the hands out to get me.Warm me, your servant, with a smile;save me because you love me.Don’t embarrass me by not showing up;I’ve given you plenty of notice.Embarrass the wicked, stand them up,leave them stupidly shaking their headsas they drift down to hell.Gag those loudmouthed liarswho heckle me, your follower,with jeers and catcalls.