1 Incline thy ear, O Lord, and answer me,

for I am poor and needy.

2 Preserve my life, for I am godly;

save thy servant who trusts in thee.

Thou art my God; 3 be gracious to me, O Lord,

for to thee do I cry all the day.

4 Gladden the soul of thy servant,

for to thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

5 For thou, O Lord, art good and forgiving,

abounding in steadfast love to all who call on thee.

6 Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;

hearken to my cry of supplication.