But I ask you to answer my prayer.
There's not enough room in all of heaven for you, LORD God. How could you possibly live on earth in this temple I have built?
This is the temple where you have chosen to be worshiped. Please watch over it day and night and listen when I turn toward it and pray.
Won't you please listen as I beg for mercy?
(A psalm by David for the music leader. Use stringed instruments.) You are my God and protector. Please answer my prayer. I was in terrible distress, but you set me free. Now have pity and listen as I pray.
Remember the agreement you made with us. Violent enemies are hiding in every dark corner of the earth.
I am not praying just for these followers. I am also praying for everyone else who will have faith because of what my followers will say about me.
