Of David. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul,
In the morning let me hear of your mercy, for in you I trust. Show me the path I should walk, for I entrust my life to you.
“The clean of hand and pure of heart, who has not given his soul to useless things, what is vain.
Gladden the soul of your servant; to you, Lord, I lift up my soul.
Let us lift up our hearts as well as our hands toward God in heaven!
“No, my lord!” Hannah answered. “I am an unhappy woman. I have had neither wine nor liquor; I was only pouring out my heart to the Lord.