① 1* 2Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.
3I call to you from the ends of the earth; my heart grows faint. Set me high upon a rock; 4be my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
5Let me dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in your wings’ shelter.
6Indeed you have heard my vows, O God, and the wish of those who fear your name.
7Increase the days of the king’s life; prolong his years for many generations.
8May he ever be enthroned in God’s presence; let your love and loyalty watch over him.
9So I will sing praises to your name and fulfill my vows day after day.
- The king of Israel has trouble and he says his prayer or someone says it for him. How much, perhaps, do we ask of God daily, for house, husband, children and the cat. God knows it is better not to hear everything but it pleases him that we want to call on him: in fact, he is all that we lack.
