²     Lord, hear my voice.^(A)
Let your ears be attentive^(B)
    to my cry for mercy.^(C)

¹ Lord, hear my prayer,^(A)
    listen to my cry for mercy;^(B)
in your faithfulness^(C) and righteousness^(D)
    come to my relief.

² Do not hide your face^(A) from me
    when I am in distress.
Turn your ear^(B) to me;
    when I call, answer me quickly.

⁹ You women^(A) who are so complacent,
    rise up and listen^(B) to me;
you daughters who feel secure,^(C)
    hear what I have to say!