^{16 Ref} Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; For I am desolate and afflicted.

^{17 Ref} The troubles of my heart are enlarged: Oh bring thou me out of my distresses.

^{18 Ref} Consider mine affliction and my travail; And forgive all my sins.

^{19 Ref} Consider mine enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred.

^{20 Ref} Oh keep my soul, and deliver me: Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in thee.

^{21 Ref} Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for thee.

^{22 Ref} Redeem Israel, O God, Out all of his troubles. Psalm 26 `A Psalm' of David.