1Hear me, Lord, and answer me,for I am poor and needy.
2Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;save your servant who trusts in you.You are my God;
3have mercy on me, Lord,for I call to you all day long.
4Bring joy to your servant, Lord,for I put my trust in you.
5You, Lord, are forgiving and good,abounding in love to all who call to you.
6Hear my prayer, Lord;listen to my cry for mercy.
7When I am in distress, I call to you,because you answer me.
8Among the gods there is none like you, Lord;no deeds can compare with yours.
9All the nations you have madewill come and worship before you, Lord;they will bring glory to your name.
10For you are great and do marvelous deeds;you alone are God.
11Teach me your way, Lord,that I may rely on your faithfulness;give me an undivided heart,that I may fear your name.
12I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;I will glorify your name forever.
13For great is your love toward me;you have delivered me from the depths,from the realm of the dead.
14Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;ruthless people are trying to kill me—they have no regard for you.
15But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
16Turn to me and have mercy on me;show your strength in behalf of your servant;save me, because I serve youjust as my mother did.
17Give me a sign of your goodness,that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.