¹A prayer of David. Listen, O Lord. Answer me. For I am oppressed and needy. ²Protect me, for I am loyal. You are my God; deliver your servant who trusts in you.³Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry out to you all day long.⁴Make your servant glad, for to you, O Lord, I pray. ⁵Certainly, O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you.⁶O Lord, hear my prayer. Pay attention to my plea for mercy. ⁷In my time of trouble I cry out to you, for you will answer me.⁸None can compare to you among the gods, O Lord. Your exploits are incomparable. ⁹All the nations, whom you created, will come and worship you, O Lord. They will honor your name. ¹⁰For you are great and do amazing things. You alone are God. ¹¹O Lord, teach me how you want me to live. Then I will obey your commands. Make me wholeheartedly committed to you.¹²O Lord, my God, I will give you thanks with my whole heart. I will honor your name continually. ¹³For you will extend your great loyal love to me and will deliver my life from the depths of Sheol. ¹⁴O God, arrogant men attack me; a gang of ruthless men, who do not respect you, seek my life. ¹⁵But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness. ¹⁶Turn toward me and have mercy on me. Give your servant your strength. Deliver this son of your female servant. ¹⁷Show me evidence of your favor. Then those who hate me will see it and be ashamed, for you, O Lord, will help me and comfort me.