Look at me and have mercy on me as you do for those who love you.
Show your love to me, your servant, and teach me your demands.
Lord, remember me when you are kind to your people; help me when you save them.
Look at my suffering and troubles, and take away all my sins.
Turn to me and have mercy on me, because I am lonely and hurting.
She made a promise, saying, “Lord All-Powerful, see how sad I am. Remember me and don’t forget me. If you will give me a son, I will give him back to you all his life, and no one will ever cut his hair with a razor.”
Maybe the Lord will see my misery and repay me with something good for Shimei’s curses today!”
and the Israelites believed. When they heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen their troubles, they bowed down and worshiped him.
Lord, you bless those who do what is right; you protect them like a soldier’s shield.