The oppressed look to him and are glad; they will never be disappointed.

The helpless call to him, and he answers; he saves them from all their troubles.

But I call to the LORD God for help, and he will save me.

Morning, noon, and night my complaints and groans go up to him, and he will hear my voice.

They oppose me, even though I love them and have prayed for them.

When I look beside me, I see that there is no one to help me, no one to protect me. No one cares for me.

LORD, I cry to you for help; you, LORD, are my protector; you are all I want in this life.

The LORD has hidden himself from his people, but I trust him and place my hope in him.

"Turn to me now and be saved, people all over the world! I am the only God there is.

Even though the fig trees have no fruit and no grapes grow on the vines, even though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no grain, even though the sheep all die and the cattle stalls are empty,

The Sovereign LORD gives me strength. He makes me sure-footed as a deer and keeps me safe on the mountains.

They were filled with rage and began to discuss among themselves what they could do to Jesus.

At that time Jesus went up a hill to pray and spent the whole night there praying to God.

"I wait for your deliverance, LORD.

Teach me to live according to your truth, for you are my God, who saves me. I always trust in you.

Don't abandon me to my enemies, who attack me with lies and threats.

Trust in the LORD. Have faith, do not despair. Trust in the LORD.

Be patient and wait for the LORD to act; don't be worried about those who prosper or those who succeed in their evil plans.

I waited patiently for the LORD's help; then he listened to me and heard my cry.

He taught me to sing a new song, a song of praise to our God. Many who see this will take warning and will put their trust in the LORD.

I wait patiently for God to save me; I depend on him alone.

How much longer will all of you attack someone who is no stronger than a broken-down fence?

I depend on God alone; I put my hope in him.

My salvation and honor depend on God; he is my strong protector; he is my shelter.

God is my savior; I will trust him and not be afraid. The LORD gives me power and strength; he is my savior.

When it happens, everyone will say, "He is our God! We have put our trust in him, and he has rescued us. He is the LORD! We have put our trust in him, and now we are happy and joyful because he has saved us."

The LORD is good to everyone who trusts in him,

So it is best for us to wait in patience---to wait for him to save us---

At that time there was a man named Simeon living in Jerusalem. He was a good, God-fearing man and was waiting for Israel to be saved. The Holy Spirit was with him

Led by the Spirit, Simeon went into the Temple. When the parents brought the child Jesus into the Temple to do for him what the Law required,

"Now, Lord, you have kept your promise, and you may let your servant go in peace.

which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples:

How long will you people insult me? How long will you love what is worthless and go after what is false?

Remember that the LORD has chosen the righteous for his own, and he hears me when I call to him.

But I trust in you, O LORD; and you, O Lord my God, will answer me.

Call to me when trouble comes; I will save you, and you will praise me."

because you answer prayers. People everywhere will come to you

We have courage in God's presence, because we are sure that he hears us if we ask him for anything that is according to his will.

He hears us whenever we ask him; and since we know this is true, we know also that he gives us what we ask from him.