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Psalm 141:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I pray to you, LORD! Please listen when I pray and hurry to help me.

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Why do you refuse to forgive? Soon you won't find me, because I'll be dead.

Listen, LORD, as I pray! You are faithful and honest and will answer my prayer.

Please hurry, LORD, and answer my prayer. I feel hopeless. Don't turn away and leave me here to die.

Don't stay far away, LORD! My strength comes from you, so hurry and help.

Please listen to my prayer and my cry for help, as I lift my hands towards your holy temple.

Please show that you care and come to my rescue. Hurry and help me!

Disappoint and confuse all who want to kill me. Turn away and disgrace all who want to hurt me.

I am poor and needy, but you, the LORD God, care about me. You are the one who saves me. Please hurry and help!

Come closer, God! Please hurry and help.