Sing praise to the LORD; tell the wonderful things he has done.

He remembered his sacred promise to Abraham his servant.

Remember me, LORD, when you help your people; include me when you save them.

For their sake he remembered his covenant, and because of his great love he relented.

God had not forgotten Noah and all the animals with him in the boat; he caused a wind to blow, and the water started going down.

Then Jacob prayed, "God of my grandfather Abraham and God of my father Isaac, hear me! You told me, LORD, to go back to my land and to my relatives, and you would make everything go well for me.

Remember, O God, my life is only a breath; my happiness has already ended.

On your walls, Jerusalem, I have placed sentries; They must never be silent day or night. They must remind the LORD of his promises And never let him forget them.

Enable me to speak the truth at all times, because my hope is in your judgments.

Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your promise.

I am worn out, LORD, waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word.

Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise.

I will always put my hope in you; I will praise you more and more.

In the past, even when Saul was still our king, you led the people of Israel in battle, and the LORD promised you that you would lead his people and be their ruler."

"And now, LORD God, fulfill for all time the promise you made about me and my descendants, and do what you said you would.

May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit.

So then, have your minds ready for action. Keep alert and set your hope completely on the blessing which will be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Through him you believe in God, who raised him from death and gave him glory; and so your faith and hope are fixed on God.