1A prayer by David. Lord, turn Your ear, answer me, for I am poor and needy.
2Guard my soul, for I am pious; You, my God, deliver Your servant who trusts in You.
3Be gracious to me, my Lord, for to You I call all day.
4Bring joy to the soul of Your servant, for to You, my Lord, I lift my soul.
5For You, my Lord, are good and forgiving, and exceedingly kind to all who call upon You.
6Lord, hear my prayer and listen to the voice of my supplications.
7On the day of my distress I call upon You, for You will answer me.
8There is none like You among the supernal beings, my Lord, and there are no deeds like Yours.
9All the nations that You have made will come and bow down before You, my Lord, and give honor to Your Name,
10for You are great and perform wonders, You alone, O God.
11Lord, teach me Your way that I may walk in Your truth; unify my heart to fear Your Name.
12I will praise You, my Lord, my God, with all my heart, and give honor to Your Name forever.
13For Your kindness to me has been great; You have saved my soul from the depth of the grave.
14O God, malicious men have risen against me; a band of ruthless men has sought my soul; they are not mindful of You.
15But You, my Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in kindness and truth.
16Turn to me and be gracious to me; grant Your strength to Your servant, and deliver the son of Your maidservant.
17Show me a sign of favor, that my foes may see and be shamed, because You, Lord, have given me aid and consoled me.