Guard my life,
for I am devoted to you.

You are my God;
save your servant
who trusts in you.

Have mercy on me,
O Lord, for I call to you
all day long.

Bring joy
to your servant,
for to you, O Lord,
I lift up my soul.

You are forgiving
and good, O Lord,
abounding in love
to all who call to you.

Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.
In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.

(Psalm 86:2-7 NIV)