Psalm 86:1–5

1  jIncline your ear, O Lord, and answer me,

for I am kpoor and needy.

2  Preserve my life, for I am lgodly;

save your servant, who mtrusts in you—you are my God.

3  nBe gracious to me, O Lord,

for to you do I cry all the day.

4  Gladden the soul of your servant,

for oto you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

5  For you, O Lord, are good and pforgiving,

qabounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.