You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
    abounding in love(A) to all who call to you.
Hear my prayer, Lord;
    listen to my cry(B) for mercy.
When I am in distress,(C) I call(D) to you,
    because you answer(E) me.

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For (A)You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive,
And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.

Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;
And attend to the voice of my supplications.
In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,
For You will answer me.

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For You, Lord, are (A)good, and (B)ready to forgive,
And (C)abundant in mercy to all who call upon You.
(D)Listen, Lord, to my prayer;
And give Your attention to the sound of my pleading!
On (E)the day of my trouble I will call upon You,
For (F)You will answer me.

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O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
    so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord;
    hear my urgent cry.
I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble,
    and you will answer me.

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86 1-7 Bend an ear, God; answer me.
    I’m one miserable wretch!
Keep me safe—haven’t I lived a good life?
    Help your servant—I’m depending on you!
You’re my God; have mercy on me.
    I count on you from morning to night.
Give your servant a happy life;
    I put myself in your hands!
You’re well-known as good and forgiving,
    bighearted to all who ask for help.
Pay attention, God, to my prayer;
    bend down and listen to my cry for help.
Every time I’m in trouble I call on you,
    confident that you’ll answer.

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