A Prayer for God's Continued Mercy

861 Incline Your ear , O Lord , and answer me; For I am afflicted and needy . 2 Preserve my soul , for I am a godly man ; O You my God , save Your servant who trusts in You. 3 Be gracious to me, O Lord , For to You I cry all day long. 4 Make glad the soul of Your servant , For to You, O Lord , I lift up my soul . 5 For You, Lord , are good , and ready to forgive , And abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You. 6 Give ear , O Lord , to my prayer ; And give heed to the voice of my supplications ! 7 In the day of my trouble I shall call upon You, For You will answer me.

8 There is no one like You among the gods , O Lord , Nor are there any works like Yours. 9 All nations whom You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord , And they shall glorify Your name . 10 For You are great and do wondrous deeds ; You alone are God . 11 Teach me Your way , O Lord ; I will walk in Your truth ; Unite my heart to fear Your name . 12 I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God , with all my heart , And will glorify Your name forever . 13 For Your lovingkindness toward me is great , And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol . 14 O God , arrogant men have risen up against me, And a band of violent men have sought my life , And they have not set You before them. 15 But You, O Lord , are a God merciful and gracious , Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth . 16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me; Oh grant Your strength to Your servant , And save the son of Your handmaid . 17 Show me a sign for good , That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed , Because You, O Lord , have helped me and comforted me.