[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 who trusts in you. [3] Lord, have mercy on me, because I have called to you all day. [4] Give happiness to me, your servant, because I give my life to you, Lord. [5] Lord, you are kind and forgiving and have great love for those who call to you. [6] LORD, hear my prayer, and listen when I ask for mercy. [7] I call to you in times of trouble, because you will answer me. [8] Lord, there is no god like you and 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, and I will honor your name forever. [13] You have great love for me. You have saved me from death. [14] God, proud people are attacking me; a gang of cruel people is 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 have mercy. 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.
