[1] Lord, listen to me and answer me. I am poor and helpless. [2] Protect me, because I worship you. My God, save me, your servant. I trust in you. [3] Lord, be merciful to me. I have called to you all day. [4] Give happiness to me, your servant. Lord, I give my life to you. [5] Lord, you are kind and forgiving. You have great love for those who call to you. [6] Lord, hear my prayer. Listen when I ask for mercy. [7] I call to you in times of trouble. You certainly will answer me. [8] Lord, there is no god like you. There are no works like yours. [9] Lord, all the nations you have made will come and worship you. They will honor you. [10] You are great, and you do miracles. Only you are God. [11] Lord, teach me what you want me to do. And I will live by your truth. Teach me to respect you completely. [12] Lord, my God, I will praise you with all my heart. I will honor your name forever. [13] You have great love for me. You have saved me from death. [14] God, proud men turn against me. A gang of cruel men are trying to kill me. They do not respect you. [15] But Lord, you are a God who shows mercy and is kind. You don't become angry quickly. You have great love and faithfulness. [16] Turn to me and be merciful. Give me, your servant, strength. Save me, the son of your female servant. [17] Show me a sign of your goodness. When my enemies look, they will be ashamed. You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
