¹ Listen to my prayer, O God,
    do not ignore my plea;^(A)

¹ Hear my cry, O God;^(A)
    listen to my prayer.^(B)

¹ Hear us, Shepherd of Israel,
    you who lead Joseph like a flock.^(A)
You who sit enthroned between the cherubim,^(B)
    shine forth

¹ Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint;^(A)
    protect my life from the threat of the enemy.^(B)

¹ Save me^(B), O God, by your name;^(C)
    vindicate me by your might.^(D)
2 Hear my prayer, O God;^(E)
    listen to the words of my mouth.