Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy,
Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from violent men,
I call upon thee, O Lord; make haste to me! Give ear to my voice, when I call to thee!
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 Caesar; and lo, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’