⁴ Gladden the soul of your servant,
    for ^(A)to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

^6 (A)Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;
    listen to my plea for grace.

¹⁵ But you, O Lord, are a God ^(A)merciful and gracious,
    slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

^16 (A)Turn to me and be gracious to me;
    give your strength to ^(B)your servant,
    and save ^(C)the son of your maidservant.