Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from the dread enemy.
Deliver me, O Lord, from evildoers; protect me from those who are violent,
I call upon you, O Lord; come quickly to me; give ear to my voice when I call to you.
Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me!
I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before the emperor, and, indeed, God has granted safety to all those who are sailing with you.’