You will judge in my favor, because you know what is right.

I come to you, LORD, for protection; never let me be defeated. You are a righteous God; save me, I pray!

The LORD watches over the righteous and listens to their cries;

O God, declare me innocent, and defend my cause against the ungodly; deliver me from lying and evil people!

LORD, hear my prayer! In your righteousness listen to my plea; answer me in your faithfulness!

Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised; in your goodness save me from my troubles!

You have defended us in the past, so do not be angry with Jerusalem any longer. It is your city, your sacred hill. All the people in the neighboring countries look down on Jerusalem and on your people because of our sins and the evil our ancestors did.

Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out.

You will listen, O LORD, to the prayers of the lowly; you will give them courage.

You will hear the cries of the oppressed and the orphans; you will judge in their favor, so that mortal men may cause terror no more.

I pray to you, O God, because you answer me; so turn to me and listen to my words.

I love the LORD, because he hears me; he listens to my prayers.

He listens to me every time I call to him.