1 H ear, O Lord, and answer me. For I am suffering and in need.

2 K eep my life, for I am faithful to You. You are my God. Save Your servant who trusts in You.

3 S how me loving-kindness, O Lord. For I cry to You all day long.

4 B ring joy to Your servant. For I lift up my soul to You, O Lord.

5 F or You are good and ready to forgive, O Lord. You are rich in loving-kindness to all who call to You.

6 H ear my prayer, O Lord. Listen to my cry for help.

7 I will call to You in the day of my trouble. For You will answer me.

8 T here is no one like You among the gods, O Lord. And there are no works like Yours.

9 A ll the nations You have made will come and worship before You, O Lord. And they will bring honor to Your name.

10 F or You are great and do great things. You alone are God.

11 T each me Your way, O Lord. I will walk in Your truth. May my heart fear Your name.

12 O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You with all my heart. I will bring honor to Your name forever.

13 F or Your loving-kindness toward me is great. And You have saved my soul from the bottom of the grave.

14 O God, proud men have come up against me. A group of fighting men want to take my life. And they do not think of You.

15 B ut You, O Lord, are a God full of love and pity. You are slow to anger and rich in loving-kindness and truth.

16 T urn to me, and show me loving-kindness. Give Your strength to Your servant. And save the son of your woman servant.

17 G ive me something special to see of Your favor. Then those who hate me may see it and be ashamed. Because You, O Lord, have helped me and comforted me.