i1 [To the chief Musician. Jonathelemrechokim. Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.] i0 par Be merciful to me, O God, for man would swallow me up. Fighting daily, he oppresses me.

i1 [To the chief Musician. Altaschith. Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.] i0 par Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; for my soul trusts in You. Yea, in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities pass by.

Evening and morning and at noon I meditate and am in a stir; and He will hear my voice.

my eye has become faint because of affliction. Jehovah, I have called daily upon You; I have stretched out my hands unto You.

and she was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

I say to you, Though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as much as he needs.

For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

Or if he asks for an egg, he will not give him a scorpion, will he?

And shall God not avenge His elect who cry out day and night to Him, as He is patient with them?

praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;

Lead me in Your truth, and teach me; for You are the God of my salvation; upon You do I wait all day long.