Bring low Your ear, LORD, and answer me, *
    for I am poor and needy.
Preserve my soul, for I am faithful, *
    my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.

Be gracious to me, Lord, *
    for I cry to You all day long.
Fill Your servant's soul with rejoicing, *
    for I lift my soul, Lord, to You.
For You, Lord, are good and ready to forgive, *
    with abundant mercy for all who call upon You.

Turn Your ear, LORD, to my prayer, *
    and listen to my pleading voice.
On the day of trouble, I will call on You, *
    for You will answer me.

There are none like You among the gods, *
    Lord, no works compare with Yours.
All the nations You have made will come, †
    they will worship before You, Lord, *
    and they will glorify Your name.
For You are great, and do wonderful things, *
    You alone are God.

Teach me, LORD, Your way, *
    and I will walk in Your truth.
Be united with my heart, *
    and it will fear Your Name.
I will give You thanks, Lord, with all my heart, *
    and I will glorify Your name forever.
For great is Your mercy over me, *
    that You saved me from the depths of Sheol.

God, arrogant people are attacking me, †
    these violent people want my life, *
    and they have no desire for You.
But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, *
    slow to anger, and overflowing with mercy and faithfulness.
Turn towards me and be gracious with me, †
    grant Your strength to Your servant, *
    and save my life, Your servant's child.

Make me into a sign of Your goodness, †
    upon seeing it those who hate me will be ashamed, *
    because You, LORD, have helped and comforted me.