I prayed and said, “LORD, please don't let me die!”
When I was really suffering, I prayed to the LORD. He answered my prayer, and took my worries away.
I was in terrible trouble when I called out to you, but from your temple you heard me and answered my prayer.
Rescue me from enemy swords and save me from those dogs.
My awful worries keep growing. Rescue me from sadness.
I was a nobody, but I prayed, and the LORD saved me from all my troubles.
Pray to me in time of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honour me.
Turn and come to my rescue. Show your wonderful love and save me, LORD.
If I die, I cannot praise you or even remember you.
The tax collector stood off at a distance and did not think he was good enough even to look up towards heaven. He was so sorry for what he had done that he pounded his chest and prayed, “God, have pity on me! I am such a sinner.”
Jesus and his disciples had also been invited and were there.