[1] Listen, LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. [2] Protect my life, for I am faithful. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. [3] Be gracious to me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. [4] Bring joy to your servant's life, because I appeal to you, Lord. [5] For you, Lord, are kind and ready to forgive, abounding in faithful love to all who call on you. [6] LORD, hear my prayer; listen to my cries for mercy. [7] I call on you in the day of my distress, for you will answer me. [8] Lord, there is no one like you among the gods, and there are no works like yours. [9] All the nations you have made will come and bow down before you, Lord, and will honor your name. [10] For you are great and perform wonders; you alone are God. [11] Teach me your way, LORD, and I will live by your truth. Give me an undivided mind to fear your name. [12] I will praise you with all my heart, Lord my God, and will honor your name forever. [13] For your faithful love for me is great, and you rescue my life from the depths of Sheol. [14] God, arrogant people have attacked me; a gang of ruthless men intends to kill me. They do not let you guide them. [15] But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth. [16] Turn to me and be gracious to me. Give your strength to your servant; save the son of your female servant. [17] Show me a sign of your goodness; my enemies will see and be put to shame because you, LORD, have helped and comforted me.
