Hear me, Lord, when I call to you! Be merciful and answer me!
Don't condemn me, God. Tell me! What is the charge against me?
Look at me, O Lord my God, and answer me. Restore my strength; don't let me die.
You have changed my sadness into a joyful dance; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy.
I am exhausted by sorrow, and weeping has shortened my life. I am weak from all my troubles; even my bones are wasting away.
Answer me when I pray, O God, my defender! When I was in trouble, you helped me. Be kind to me now and hear my prayer.
Listen to my cry for help, my God and king! I pray to you, O Lord;