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Psalm 141:1

Good News Translation

I call to you, Lord; help me now! Listen to me when I call to you.

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Can't you ever forgive my sin? Can't you pardon the wrong I do? Soon I will be in my grave, and I'll be gone when you look for me.

Lord, hear my prayer! In your righteousness listen to my plea; answer me in your faithfulness!

Answer me now, Lord! I have lost all hope. Don't hide yourself from me, or I will be among those who go down to the world of the dead.

O Lord, don't stay away from me! Come quickly to my rescue!

Hear me when I cry to you for help, when I lift my hands toward your holy Temple.

Save me, Lord! Help me now!

May those who try to kill me be defeated and confused. May those who are happy because of my troubles be turned back and disgraced.

I am weak and poor; come to me quickly, O God. You are my savior and my Lord— hurry to my aid!

Don't stay so far away, O God; my God, hurry to my aid!