1 Listen, Lord, and answer me,

for I am poor and needy.ae

2 Protect my life, for I am faithful.af

You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you.ag

3 Be gracious to me, Lord,

for I call to you all day long.ah

4 Bring joy to your servant’s life,

because I appeal to you, Lord.a

5 For you, Lord, are kind and ready to forgive,b

abounding in faithful love to all who call on you.c

6 Lord, hear my prayer;

listen to my cries for mercy.d

7 I call on you in the day of my distress,

for you will answer me.e