1. Hear me, Lord, and answer me,for I am poor and needy.
2. Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;save your servant who trusts in you.You are my God;
3. have mercy on me, Lord,for I call to you all day long.
4. Bring joy to your servant, Lord,for I put my trust in you.
5. You, Lord, are forgiving and good,abounding in love to all who call to you.
6. Hear my prayer, Lord;listen to my cry for mercy.
7. When I am in distress, I call to you,because you answer me.
8. Among the gods there is none like you, Lord;no deeds can compare with yours.
9. All the nations you have madewill come and worship before you, Lord;they will bring glory to your name.
10. For you are great and do marvellous deeds;you alone are God.
11. Teach me your way, Lord,that I may rely on your faithfulness;give me an undivided heart,that I may fear your name.
12. I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;I will glorify your name for ever.