10  ^pHear, O Lord, and be merciful to me!

O Lord, be my helper!”

20  Our soul waits for the Lord;

he is our help and our ^yshield.

1  ^hGod is our refuge and strength,

a very present² help in trouble.

4  Behold, God is my ^shelper;

the Lord is the upholder of my life.

7  for you have been my help,

and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.

2  ^kMy ^lhelp comes from the Lord,

who made heaven and earth.

10  ^lfear not, for I am with you;

be not dismayed, for I am your God;

I will strengthen you, I will help you,

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

13  For I, the Lord your God,

hold your right hand;

it is I who say to you, “Fear not,

I am the one who helps you.”