Then I called on the name of the Lord, “O Lord, save my life!”
In danger I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.
The cords of Sheol encircled me; the snares of death lay in wait for me.
But you, Lord, do not stay far off; my strength, come quickly to help me.
Relieve the troubles of my heart; bring me out of my distress.
Look to him and be radiant, and your faces may not blush for shame.
Then call on me on the day of distress; I will rescue you, and you shall honor me.”
My soul too is shuddering greatly— and you, Lord, how long…?
Turn back, Lord, rescue my soul; save me because of your mercy.
But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, ‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner.’
Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.