In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph. I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.

The Lord is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely.

In my time of trouble I cry out to you, for you will answer me.

Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel was one of those who prayed to him. They prayed to the Lord and he answered them.

A psalm of David. O Lord, I cry out to you. Come quickly to me! Pay attention to me when I cry out to you!

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

Pour out your anger on the nations that do not acknowledge you, on the kingdoms that do not pray to you!

Then we will not turn away from you. Revive us and we will pray to you!

Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you, and you will honor me!”

Certainly O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you.

He counts the number of the stars; he names all of them.

In my distress I cried out to the Lord. The Lord answered me and put me in a wide open place.

Why does the wicked man reject God? He says to himself, “You will not hold me accountable.”

He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people.

My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side.

When I cried out for help, you answered me. You made me bold and energized me.

Their grave becomes their permanent residence, their eternal dwelling place. They name their lands after themselves,

May his fame endure! May his dynasty last as long as the sun remains in the sky! May they use his name when they formulate their blessings! May all nations consider him to be favored by God!