1. The Prayer of a Thirsty Soul (verses 1 and 2)
- Hear me
- Listen to me
- Answer me...according to your will
- Have mercy upon me

2. The Plight of a Thirsty Soul (verses 3 and 4 )
- Pursued
- Crushed
- Isolated (imprisoned, blinded)
- Overwhelmed
- Distressed

3. The Proper Perspective of a Thirsty Soul (verses 5 and 6)
- Remember God
- Meditate on God
- Ponder God
- Confess to God
- Beg God
- Worship God (Selah)

4. The Plea of a Thirsty Soul (verses 7-10)
- Answer me...quickly!
- Hide not Your face from me
- Cause me to hear of a Your mercy
- Cause me to make the right choices
- Deliver me
- Teach me
- Lead me

5. The Posture of a Thirsty Soul (verses 11 and 12)
- I live for Your Name's sake
- I rely on Your righteousness
- I trust Your steadfast love
- I wait for Your justice
- I am Your servant