“Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.”
The prayer continues: "Preserve my life, for I am devoted to you; save your servant who trusts in you." The assertion of devotion and trust becomes the ground for the prayer: the supplicant has been faithful to God and therefore appeals to God's reciprocal commitment. The self-description as "your servant" emphasizes the relationship of dependence.
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