Then I calledupon the nameof the LORD:"O LORD,I beseechYou, savemy life!"
From [my] distressI calledupon the LORD;The LORDansweredme [and] [set me] in a largeplace.
In my distressI calledupon the LORD,And criedto my Godfor help;He heardmy voiceout of His temple,And my cryfor helpbeforeHim cameinto His ears.
Delivermy soulfrom the sword,My only[life] from the powerof the dog.
The troublesof my heartare enlarged;Bringme out of my distresses.
Thispoormancried,and the LORDheardhim And savedhim out of allhis troubles.
Callupon Me in the dayof trouble;I shall rescueyou, and you will honorMe."
Return,O LORD,rescuemy soul;Saveme becauseof Your lovingkindness.
For thereis nomentionof You in death;In Sheolwhowill giveYou thanks?
"But the tax collector,standingsome distance away,was evenunwillingto liftup his eyesto heaven,but was beatinghis breast,saying,'God,be mercifulto me, the sinner!'
and bothJesusand His discipleswere invitedto the wedding.
