For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

By David. To you, O Lord, I cry out! My protector, do not ignore me! If you do not respond to me, I will join those who are descending into the grave.

Yet I wait for you, O Lord! You will respond, O Lord, my God!

God will hear, and respond to them, (even he who abides of old), Selah, [men] who have no changes, and who fear not God.

that does not respond to the magicians, or to a skilled snake-charmer.

They turned back and acted unfaithfully like their fathers;
They were twisted like a warped bow [that will not respond to the archer’s aim].

My tongue, shall respond, with thy word, For, all thy commandments, are righteous.

Respond to Yahweh with thanksgiving, Make melody to our God with the lyre.