David's prayer.
<1> I am a poor, helpless man.
Lord, please listen to me and answer my prayer.
<2> I am your follower,
please protect me!
I am your servant.
You are my God.
I trust in you,
so save me.
<3> My Master, be kind to me.
I have been praying to you all day.
<4> Master, I put my life in your hands.
Make me happy, I am your servant.
<5> Master, you are good and merciful.
Your people call to you for help.
You really love them.
<6> Lord, hear my prayer.
Listen to my prayer for mercy.
<7> Lord, I am praying to you in my time of trouble.
I know you will answer me!
<8> Master, there is no God like you.
No one can do what you have done.
<9> Master, you made everyone.
I wish they all would come worship you and honor your name.
<10> God, you are great!
You do amazing things!
You, and you only, are God!
<11> Lord, teach me your ways,
and I will live and obey your truths.
Help me make worshiping your name
the most important thing in my life.
<12> God, my Master, I praise you
with all my whole heart.
I will honor your name forever!
<13> You have such great love for me.
You save me from the place of death.
<14> Proud men are attacking me, God.
A gang of cruel men is trying to kill me.
They don't respect you.
<15> Master, you are a kind and merciful God.
You are patient, loyal, and full of love.
<16> Show that you hear me and be kind to me.
I am your servant. Give me strength.
I am your servant. Save me!
<17> Lord, give me a sign to show
that you will help me.
My enemies will see the sign,
and they will be disappointed.
This will show that you heard my prayer
and that you will help me.
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