For the leader. A psalm of David.
Who turned an ear to me on the day I called.
Lord, hear my cry! May your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Be still before the Lord; wait for him. Do not be provoked by the prosperous, nor by malicious schemers.
Give ear, my God, and listen; open your eyes and look upon our desolate city upon which your name is invoked. When we present our petition before you, we rely not on our just deeds, but on your great mercy.
