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¹ I pray that the Lord
will listen
when you
    are in trouble,
    and that the God of Jacob
    will keep you safe.
² May the Lord send help
    from his temple
    and come to your rescue
    from Mount Zion.
³ May he remember your gifts
    and be pleased
    with what you bring.

⁴ May God do what you want most
    and let all go well for you.
⁵ Then you will win victories,
    and we will celebrate,
    while raising our banners
    in the name of our God.
May the Lord answer
    all of your prayers!

⁶ I am certain, Lord,
that you will help
    your chosen king.
You will answer my prayers
from your holy place
    in heaven,
    and you will save me
    with your mighty arm.

⁷ Some people trust the power
of chariots or horses,
    but we trust you, Lord God.
⁸ Others will stumble and fall,
    but we will be strong
    and stand firm.

⁹ Give the king victory, Lord,
    and answer our prayers.^[a]