16 Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted. 17 The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress. 18 Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins. 19 Consider my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with vicious hatred. 20 Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. 21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You. 22 Redeem Israel, O God, from all its distress.
Psalms 25:16–22
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Psalms 69:28–30
28 May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous. 29 But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God. 30 I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.
Psalms 119:131–133
131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments. 132 Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name. 133 Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
Psalms 6:3–5
3 My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long? 4 Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion. 5 For there is no mention of You in death; who can praise You from Sheol?
Psalms 119:152–154
152 Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever. 153 Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your law. 154 Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.
Psalms 119:169–171
169 May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word. 170 May my plea come before You; rescue me according to Your promise. 171 My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.
Psalms 69:17–19
17 Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly! 18 Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes. 19 You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You.
Psalms 71:1–3
1 In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. 2 In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me. 3 Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.
Psalms 86:1–3
1 A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. 3 Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long.
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