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