For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. Listen, O God, to my prayer! Do not ignore my appeal for mercy!

For the music director; a psalm of David. Listen to me, O God, as I offer my lament! Protect my life from the enemy's terrifying attacks.

For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a psalm of Asaph. O shepherd of Israel, pay attention, you who lead Joseph like a flock of sheep! You who sit enthroned above the winged angels, reveal your splendor!

A prayer of David. Listen O Lord! Answer me! For I am oppressed and needy.

For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord's face is against those who do evil.

And this is the confidence that we have before him: that whenever we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

Consider my

May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

Now Hannah was speaking from her heart. Although her lips were moving, her voice was inaudible. Eli therefore thought she was drunk.

General references

Make me understand your ways, O Lord! Teach me your paths!

O God, listen to my prayer! Pay attention to what I say!

O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for mercy!