² Hear the ^(A)sound of my pleadings when I cry to You for help,
When I ^(B)raise my hands ^(C)toward ^[a]Your holy ^(D)sanctuary.

² Lord, ^(A)hear my voice!
Let ^(B)Your ears be attentive
To the ^(C)sound of my pleadings.

143 Hear my prayer, Lord,
^(A)Listen to my pleadings!
Answer me in Your ^(B)faithfulness, in Your ^(C)righteousness!