I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. But thou, O Lord, be merciful unto me. Ps 41

As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. [Bede: As a garden prepared for moistening waters, so my soul is prepared for thee, O God.] Ps 42

Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? Ps 43

Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake. Ps 44

Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever. Ps 45

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble; he is a great King over all the earth. Ps 46