Bible Verses About Prayer

so that they will know that this comes from your hand, that you, ADONAI, have done it.

Let them go on cursing; but you, bless! When they attack, let them be put to shame; but let your servant rejoice.

Let my adversaries be clothed with confusion, let them wear their own shame like a robe.

His descendants will be powerful on earth, a blessed generation of upright people.

Not to us, ADONAI, not to us, but to your name give glory, because of your grace and truth.

Why should the nations ask, "Where is their God?"

I love that ADONAI heard my voice when I prayed;

because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

But I called on the name of ADONAI: "Please, ADONAI! Save me!"

From my being hemmed in I called on Yah; he answered and gave me more room.

I am thanking you because you answered me; you became my salvation.

I told you of my ways, and you answered me; teach me your laws.

Fulfill your promise, which you made to your servant, which you made to those who fear you.

then I will have an answer for those who taunt me; for I trust in your word.

Don't take away completely my power to speak the truth; for I put my hope in your rulings;

(Zayin) Remember your promise to your servant, through which you have given me hope.

I beg your favor with my whole heart; show pity to me, in keeping with your promise.

(Yud) Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, so I can learn your mitzvot.

Let the proud be ashamed, because they wrong me with lies; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.

How long can your servant stay alive? When will you bring judgment on my persecutors?

I am yours; save me because I seek your precepts.

Uphold me, as you promised; and I will live; don't disappoint me in my hope.

Deal with your servant in accordance with your grace, and teach me your laws.

(Kuf) Wholeheartedly I am calling on you; answer me, ADONAI; I will keep your laws.

I am calling on you; save me; and I will observe your instruction.