Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy, for we have had our fill of contempt. 4We have had more than our fill of the scoffing of the proud and the contempt of the arrogant.

O Lord, do good to those who are good, whose hearts are in tune with you. 5But banish those who turn to crooked ways, O Lord. Take them away with those who do evil.

How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways! 2You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How joyful and prosperous you will be!

Lord God my Father,

I am a sinner and I don’t know you. Forgive me for my nature and deliver me to your delightful table. Cause me to follow the delightful way you show me and turn my back on the darkness of my desire. Your freedom is perfect, without weakness.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen