Verse 1
Hear, Yahweh, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
Verse 2
Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.
Verse 3
Be merciful to me, Lord, for I call to you all day long.
Verse 4
Bring joy to the soul of your servant, for to you, Lord, do I lift up my soul.
Verse 5
For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.
Verse 6
Hear, Yahweh, my prayer. Listen to the voice of my petitions.
Verse 7
In the day of my trouble I will call on you, for you will answer me.
Verse 8
There is no one like you among the gods, Lord, nor any deeds like your deeds.
Verse 9
All nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord. They shall glorify your name.
Verse 10
For you are great, and do wondrous things. You are God alone.
Verse 11
Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.
Verse 12
I will praise you, Lord my God, with my whole heart. I will glorify your name forevermore.
Verse 13
For your loving kindness is great toward me. You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.
Verse 14
God, the proud have risen up against me. A company of violent men have sought after my soul, and they don't hold regard for you before them.
Verse 15
But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
Verse 16
Turn to me, and have mercy on me! Give your strength to your servant. Save the son of your handmaid.
Verse 17
Show me a sign of your goodness, that those who hate me may see it, and be shamed, because you, Yahweh, have helped me, and comforted me. A Psalm by the sons of Korah; a Song.