² Now hear my prayer;
    listen to my cry.

² Turn your ear to listen to me;
    rescue me quickly.
Be my rock of protection,
    a fortress where I will be safe.

⁸ And though I cry and shout,
    he has shut out my prayers.

¹ O Lord, I am calling to you. Please hurry!
    Listen when I cry to you for help!
² Accept my prayer as incense offered to you,
    and my upraised hands as an evening offering.

¹¹ Listen to the moaning of the prisoners.
    Demonstrate your great power by saving those condemned to die.