1
Bend down, O Lord , and hear my prayer;
answer me, for I need your help.
2
Protect me, for I am devoted to you.
Save me, for I serve you and trust you.
You are my God.
3
Be merciful to me, O Lord,
for I am calling on you constantly.
4
Give me happiness, O Lord,
for I give myself to you.
5
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
6
Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord ;
hear my urgent cry.
7
I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble,
and you will answer me.
8
No pagan god is like you, O Lord.
None can do what you do!
9
All the nations you made
will come and bow before you, Lord;
they will praise your holy name.
10
For you are great and perform wonderful deeds.
You alone are God.
11
Teach me your ways, O Lord ,
that I may live according to your truth!
Grant me purity of heart,
so that I may honor you.
12
With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God.
I will give glory to your name forever,
13
for your love for me is very great.
You have rescued me from the depths of death. 1
14
O God, insolent people rise up against me;
a violent gang is trying to kill me.
You mean nothing to them.
15
But you, O Lord,
are a God of compassion and mercy,
slow to get angry
and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
16
Look down and have mercy on me.
Give your strength to your servant;
save me, the son of your servant.
17
Send me a sign of your favor.
Then those who hate me will be put to shame,
for you, O Lord , help and comfort me.