David praying in letter A, Francesco di Antonio Del Chierico Psalter

Domine, exaudi

O God, hear my prayer, and in your faithfulness heed my supplications; answer me in your righteousness.
 

Enter not into judgment with your servant, for in your sight shall no one living be justified.
 

For my enemy has sought my life; has crushed me to the ground; and has made me live in dark places like those who are long dead.
 

My spirit faints within me;
    my heart within me is desolate.
 

I remember the time past;
   I muse upon all your deeds;
   I consider the works of your hands.

Teach me to do what pleases you
for you are my God;

     let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

David stretches out his hands in prayer, Hungarian Gradual, 1500-20

O God, make haste to answer me; my spirit fails me; do not hide your face from me or I shall be like those who go down to the Pit.
 

Let me hear of your loving-kindness in the morning, for I put my trust in you; show me the road that I must walk, for I lift up my soul to you.
 

Deliver me from my enemies, O God, for I flee to you for refuge.
 

Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God; let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
 

Revive me, O God, for your Name’s sake; for your righteousness’ sake, bring me out of trouble.
 

Of your goodness, destroy my enemies and bring all my foes to naught, for truly I am your servant.