In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.
the Angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may he bless these boys. May they preserve my name and the names of Abraham and Isaac. And may their descendants multiply greatly throughout the earth.”
David sang this song to the Lord on the day the Lord rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul.
Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them.
I cried out to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude
As for me, since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts. You are my helper and my savior. O my God, do not delay.
You heard me when I cried, “Listen to my pleading! Hear my cry for help!”
“Oh, thank you, sir!” she exclaimed. Then she went back and began to eat again, and she was no longer sad.