There are many who pray: "Give us more blessings, O LORD. Look on us with kindness!"

But the joy that you have given me is more than they will ever have with all their grain and wine.

He listens to me every time I call to him.

My Sovereign LORD, my strong defender, you have protected me in battle.

"Listen to me, descendants of Jacob, all who are left of my people. I have cared for you from the time you were born.

I am your God and will take care of you until you are old and your hair is gray. I made you and will care for you; I will give you help and rescue you.

From such terrible dangers of death he saved us, and will save us; and we have placed our hope in him that he will save us again,

The LORD is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe.

The LORD is like a strong tower, where the righteous can go and be safe.