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Because he inclined his ear to me,
    therefore I will call on him as long as I live.(A)

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18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
    to all who call on him in truth.(A)
19 He fulfills the desire of all who fear him;
    he also hears their cry and saves them.(B)

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Psalm 40

Thanksgiving for Deliverance and Prayer for Help

To the leader. Of David. A Psalm.

I waited patiently for the Lord;
    he inclined to me and heard my cry.(A)

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16 But I call upon God,
    and the Lord will save me.(A)
17 Evening and morning and at noon
    I utter my complaint and moan,
    and he will hear my voice.(B)

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Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;
    listen to my cry of supplication.(A)
In the day of my trouble I call on you,
    for you will answer me.(B)

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.(A)

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The Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge

18 Then Jesus[a] told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.

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Footnotes

  1. 18.1 Gk he

Incline your ear to me;
    rescue me speedily.
Be a rock of refuge for me,
    a strong fortress to save me.(A)

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Further Instructions

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.(A)

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Psalm 88

Prayer for Help in Despondency

A Song. A Psalm of the Korahites. To the leader: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite.

O Lord, God of my salvation,
    at night, when I cry out before you,(A)

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10 Will they take delight in the Almighty?[a]
    Will they call upon God at all times?(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 27.10 Traditional rendering of Heb Shaddai