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1. A Prayer by David. Hear, Yahweh, and answer me, For I am poor and needy.
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2. Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.
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3. Be merciful to me, Lord, For I call to you all day long.
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4. Bring joy to the soul of your servant, For to you, Lord, do I lift up my soul.
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5. For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; Abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.
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6. Hear, Yahweh, my prayer. Listen to the voice of my petitions.
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7. In the day of my trouble I will call on you, For you will answer me.
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8. There is no one like you among the gods, Lord, Nor any deeds like your deeds.
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9. All nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord. They shall glorify your name.
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10. For you are great, and do wondrous things. You are God alone.
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11. Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.
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12. I will praise you, Lord my God, with my whole heart. I will glorify your name forevermore.
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13. For your loving kindness is great toward me. You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.
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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.
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15. But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, Slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
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16. Turn to me, and have mercy on me! Give your strength to your servant. Save the son of your handmaid.
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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.
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