I was a nobody, but I prayed, and the Lord saved me from all my troubles.
I pray to you, and you answer from your sacred hill.
You listen to the longings of those who suffer. You offer them hope, and you pay attention to their cries for help.
David sang a song to the Lord after the Lord had rescued him from his enemies, especially Saul. These are the words to David's song:
I am poor and needy, but, Lord God, you care about me, and you come to my rescue. Please hurry and help.
and his angel has kept me safe. Now I pray that he will bless these boys and that my name and the names of Abraham and Isaac will live on because of them. I ask God to give them many children and many descendants as well.
“Sir, thank you for being so kind to me,” Hannah said. Then she left, and after eating something, she felt much better.
I begged you to listen. “Help!” I shouted. “Save me!” You answered my prayer