The leader’s. With strings. A composition. David’s.
When I call, answer me,
my faithful God!
Under pressure you widened me;
be gracious to me and listen to my plea!
You people, how long will the one I honour be for shaming,
will you be loyal to something empty, will you seek a lie? (Rise)
So acknowledge that Yahweh has distinguished the committed person for himself; Yahweh is the one who listens when I call to him.
Tremble and don’t do wrong;
say it in your heart on your bed and be quiet. (Rise)
Offer faithful sacrifices, and put your confidence in Yahweh.
Increased numbers of people are saying,
‘Who will enable us to see good fortune?
– the light of your face has fled from upon us, Yahweh.’
You’ve put rejoicing in my heart
from the time when their grain and their new wine has increased.
In well-being I will lie down and sleep, all at once,
because you alone are Yahweh;
you enable me to live in confidence.
O Lord Jesus Christ,
stay beside me to defend me,
within me to guide me,
before me to lead me,
and above me to bless me,
that with you and in you,
I may live, and move and have my being,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
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