Psalms 19:14

19:14 May my words and my thoughts

be acceptable in your sight,

O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

Psalms 38:16

38:16 I have prayed for deliverance, because otherwise they will gloat over me;

when my foot slips they will arrogantly taunt me.

Psalms 39:4

39:4 “O Lord, help me understand my mortality

and the brevity of life!

Let me realize how quickly my life will pass!

Psalms 79:11

79:11 Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners!

Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!

Psalms 141:2

141:2 May you accept my prayer like incense,

my uplifted hands like the evening offering!