Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need Your help. Protect me, for I am devoted to You. Save me, for I serve You and trust You. You are my God. Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I and call on You constantly. Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to You. O Lord, You are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for You help. Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord; hear my urgent cry. I will call on You whenever I am in trouble, and You will answer me. (vv. 1-7, NLT)
Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to Your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor You. With all my heart I will praise You, O Lord my God. I will give glory to Your name forever, for Your love for me is very great. You have rescued me from the depths of death. (vv. 11-13, NLT)
But You,O Lord are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Look down and have mercy on me. Give Your strength to Your servant. Send me a sign of Your favor. Then those who hate me will be put to shame, for You, O Lord, help me and comfort me. (vv. 15-17, NLT)