18:6 In my distress I called to the Lord;
I cried out to my God. 1
From his heavenly temple 2 he heard my voice;
he listened to my cry for help. 3
66:18 If I had harbored sin in my heart, 4
the Lord would not have listened.
66:19 However, God heard;
he listened to my prayer.
66:20 God deserves praise, 5
for 6 he did not reject my prayer
or abandon his love for me! 7
116:1 I love the Lord
because he heard my plea for mercy, 9
116:2 and listened to me. 10
As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help. 11