[1] Hear, Yahweh, and answer me,    For I am poor and needy. [2] Preserve
my soul, for I am godly.    You, my God, save your servant who trusts in
you. [3] Be merciful to me, Lord,    For I call to you all day long. [4]
Bring joy to the soul of your servant,	  For to you, Lord, do I lift up my
soul. [5] For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive;    Abundant in
lovingkindness to all those who call on you. [6] Hear, Yahweh, my prayer.  
 Listen to the voice of my petitions. [7] In the day of my trouble I will
call on you,	For you will answer me. [8] There is no one like you among
the gods, Lord,    Nor any deeds like your deeds. [9] All nations you have
made will come and worship before you, Lord.	They shall glorify your
name. [10] For you are great, and do wondrous things.	 You are God alone.
[11] Teach me your way, Yahweh.    I will walk in your truth.	 Make my
heart undivided to fear your name. [12] I will praise you, Lord my God,
with my whole heart.	I will glorify your name forevermore. [13] For your
lovingkindness is great toward me.    You have delivered my soul from the
lowest Sheol. [14] God, the proud have risen up against me.    A company of
violent men have sought after my soul,	  And they don`t hold regard for
you before them. [15] But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God,	
Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth. [16] Turn to me,
and have mercy on me!	 Give your strength to your servant.	Save the
son of your handmaid. [17] Show me a sign of your goodness,    That those
who hate me may see it, and be put to shame,	Because you, Yahweh, have
helped me, and comforted me.	  Psalm 87	 A Psalm by the sons of
Korah; a Song.