I call to the Lord for help, and from his sacred hill he answers me.
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me; he freed me from all my fears.
When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.
Even before they finish praying to me, I will answer their prayers.
The helpless call to him, and he answers; he saves them from all their troubles.
Are any among you in trouble? They should pray. Are any among you happy? They should sing praises.
“Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Send your light and your truth; may they lead me and bring me back to Zion, your sacred hill, and to your Temple, where you live.
“On Zion, my sacred hill,” he says, “I have installed my king.”
You answered me when I called to you; with your strength you strengthened me.
Praise the Lord our God, and worship at his sacred hill! The Lord our God is holy.
Call to me when trouble comes; I will save you, and you will praise me.”
After this, Abram had a vision and heard the Lord say to him, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I will shield you from danger and give you a great reward.”
I call to the Lord, and he saves me from my enemies. Praise the Lord!
So I will triumph over my enemies around me. With shouts of joy I will offer sacrifices in his Temple; I will sing, I will praise the Lord.
The Lord protects and defends me; I trust in him. He gives me help and makes me glad; I praise him with joyful songs.
Trust in God at all times, my people. Tell him all your troubles, for he is our refuge.
Lord Almighty, how happy are those who trust in you!
In a vision long ago you said to your faithful servants, “I have given help to a famous soldier; I have given the throne to one I chose from the people.
You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise.
He provides help and protection for those who are righteous and honest.
And when I begged you to listen to my cry, you heard.