מדרש אויף תהילים 116:5

(Ib. b) Raba expounded: "What is the meaning of the passage (Ps. 116, 1) It is lovely to me that the Lord heareth my voice, my supplication. The congregation of Israel said before the Holy One, praised be He! 'Sovereign of the Universe! when do I feel that I am beloved by Thee?' At the time Thou heareth my voice, my supplication; (Ib. ib., 5) I was in misery, and He helped me; i.e., the congregation of Israel said before the Holy One, praised be He! 'Sovereign of the Universe! although I am poor of religious and meritorious deeds, still I am for Thee and I am worthy of being helped.' "