1 Hear, O LORD, and answer me; 

I am poor and needy too. 

2 Guard my life; save me, my God

For your servant trusts in you. 

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3 Lord, be merciful to me; 

All day long to you I call. 

4 Give your servant joy, O Lord, 

For to you I lift my soul. 

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5 You, O Lord, alone are good; 

You are ready to forgive. 

To all those who call on you, 

You abound in steadfast love. 

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6 Hear my earnest prayer, O LORD; 

Listen to my troubled cry. 

7 In distress I'll call on you, 

For in mercy you'll reply. 

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8 Lord, among the many gods

There is none to rival you; 

Deeds that others may perform

Never match what you can do. 

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9 Lord, the nations you have made

Will come near and praise your name. 

10 You alone are God; your deeds

Bring to you outstanding fame.  

11 Teach me, LORD, your way, that I 

From your truth may not depart; 

So that I may fear your name, 

Give me a devoted heart. 

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12 Lord, with all my heart I will 

Praise your name unceasingly. 

13 For your love to me is great; 

From the grave you rescued me. 

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14 Proud men are attacking me; 

And the ruthless men of strife, 

Who have no regard for God, 

Seek to take away my life. 

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15 But Lord, you are merciful 

God of grace and tenderness, 

Slow to anger, rich in love

and in cov'nant faithfulness. 

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16 Turn your face towards me, Lord, 

And to me compassion show. 

Give me strength and save my life; 

On your servant grace bestow. 

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17 Grant a sign of favour, LORD, 

Which my enemies may see; 

Then they will be put to shame, 

For you help and comfort me. 

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lyrics from 'Sing Psalms'. Copyright Free Church of Scotland.

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