Refrain: The Lord, the Lord upholds my life.

Verse 1

O God, by your name save me,
And by your might defend my cause.
O God, hear my prayer;
Hearken to the words of my mouth.

Refrain: The Lord, the Lord upholds my life.

Verse 2
For the haughty
Have risen up against me,
The ruthless seek my life;
They set not god before their eyes.


Refrain: The Lord, the Lord upholds my life.

Verse 3

Behold, God I my helper;
The Lord sustains my life.
Freely will I offer you sacrifice;
I will praise your name, O LORD, for its goodness.


Refrain: The Lord, the Lord upholds my life.