For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of those who wait to ambush me, remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me!

You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.

Teach me how you want me to live; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me!

For you are my high ridge and my stronghold; for the sake of your own reputation you lead me and guide me.

Reveal your light and your faithfulness! They will lead me, they will escort me back to your holy hill, and to the place where you live.

Who will lead me into the fortified city? Who will bring me to Edom?

From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair. Lead me up to an inaccessible rocky summit!

O God, when you lead your people into battle, when you march through the desert, (Selah)

You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.

For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a psalm of Asaph. O shepherd of Israel, pay attention, you who lead Joseph like a flock of sheep! You who sit enthroned above the winged angels, reveal your splendor!

How blessed are those who find their strength in you, and long to travel the roads that lead to your temple!

Who will lead me into the fortified city? Who will bring me to Edom?

See if there is any idolatrous tendency in me, and lead me in the reliable ancient path!

Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God. May your kind presence lead me into a level land.