1 A prayer of David.Incline your ear, Lord, and answer me,for I am poor and oppressed.
2 Preserve my life, for I am devoted;save your servant who trusts in you.You are my God;
3 be gracious to me, Lord;to you I call all the day.
4 Gladden the soul of your servant;to you, Lord, I lift up my soul.
5 Lord, you are good and forgiving,most merciful to all who call on you.
6 Lord, hear my prayer;listen to my cry for help.
7 On the day of my distress I call to you,for you will answer me.
8 None among the gods can equal you, O Lord;nor can their deeds compare to yours.
9 All the nations you have made shall cometo bow before you, Lord,and give honor to your name.
10 For you are great and do wondrous deeds;and you alone are God.
11 Teach me, Lord, your waythat I may walk in your truth,single-hearted and revering your name.
12 I will praise you with all my heart,glorify your name forever, Lord my God.
13 Your mercy to me is great;you have rescued me from the depths of Sheol.
14 O God, the arrogant have risen against me;a ruthless band has sought my life;to you they pay no heed.
15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,slow to anger, abounding in mercy and truth.
16 Turn to me, be gracious to me;give your strength to your servant;save the son of your handmaid.
17 Give me a sign of your favor:make my enemies see, to their confusion,that you, Lord, help and comfort me.