1. Lord, listen closely to me and answer me,because I am poor and in need.
2. Guard my life because I am faithful.Save your servant who trusts in you—you! My God!
3. Have mercy on me, Lord,because I cry out to you all day long.
4. Make your servant’s life happy againbecause, my Lord, I offer my life to you,
5. because, my Lord, you are good and forgiving,full of faithful love for all those who cry out to you.
6. Listen closely to my prayer, Lord;pay close attention to the sound of my requests for mercy.
7. Whenever I am in trouble, I cry out to you,because you will answer me.