A prayer to David, "Incline your ear, O Lord." Rabbi Levi said that this refers to the gift that Moses gave to Judah when he sought to depart from the world, as it is stated, "And this for Judah he said" (Deuteronomy 33:7). Therefore, "Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy." Preserve my soul, for I am godly.
The Holy One, blessed be He, is called "godly," as it is stated, "I am godly, says the Lord" (Jeremiah 3:12), and David called himself "godly." Rabbi Abba said in the name of Rabbi Alexandri: Whoever hears his disgrace and remains silent, and has the ability to protest, becomes a partner with the Holy One, blessed be He. For He listens to the nations of the world who blaspheme Him, and He could have destroyed them in one moment, but remains silent. David also heard his disgrace and remained silent. Therefore, "Preserve my soul, for I am godly."