Turn to me, LORD, and be merciful to me, because I am lonely and weak.

Answer me, LORD, in the goodness of your constant love; in your great compassion turn to me!

How much longer will your anger last? Have pity, O LORD, on your servants!

Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you.

The LORD protects and defends me; I trust in him. He gives me help and makes me glad; I praise him with joyful songs.

The LORD protects his people; he defends and saves his chosen king.

How happy are those whose strength comes from you, who are eager to make the pilgrimage to Mount Zion.

You answered me when I called to you; with your strength you strengthened me.

He strengthens those who are weak and tired.

But those who trust in the LORD for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak.

"They will say that only through me are victory and strength to be found; but all who hate me will suffer disgrace.

I will make my people strong; they will worship and obey me." The LORD has spoken.

I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves,

Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power.

I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.

May you be made strong with all the strength which comes from his glorious power, so that you may be able to endure everything with patience. And with joy give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to have your share of what God has reserved for his people in the kingdom of light.

"I am the Lord's servant," said Mary; "may it happen to me as you have said." And the angel left her.