I cried out to him for help and praised him with my tongue.

Those who look to him for help are happy; their faces are not ashamed.

for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin.

Realize that the Lord shows the godly special favor; the Lord responds when I cry out to him.

For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed; he did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded.

For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity. Certainly when the surging water rises, it will not reach them.

For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David’s affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!