Psalm 85:12–86:5

12 The Lord will indeed give what is good,

and our land will yield its harvest.

13 Righteousness goes before him

and prepares the way for his steps.

Title A prayer of David.

1 Hear me, Lord, and answer me,

for I am poor and needy.

2 Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;

save your servant who trusts in you.

You are my God; 3 have mercy on me, Lord,

for I call to you all day long.

4 Bring joy to your servant, Lord,

for I put my trust in you.

5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good,

abounding in love to all who call to you.

12 Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good;

And our land shall yield her increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before him;

And shall set us in the way of his steps.

Title A Prayer of David.

1 Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me:

For I am poor and needy.

2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy:

O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord:

For I cry unto thee daily.

4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant:

For unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive;

And plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

12 Yes, the Lord pours down his blessings.

Our land will yield its bountiful harvest.

13 Righteousness goes as a herald before him,

preparing the way for his steps.

Title A prayer of David.

1 Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer;

answer me, for I need your help.

2 Protect me, for I am devoted to you.

Save me, for I serve you and trust you.

You are my God.

3 Be merciful to me, O Lord,

for I am calling on you constantly.

4 Give me happiness, O Lord,

for I give myself to you.

5 O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,

so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.

12 Yes, the Lord will give what is good;

And our land will yield its increase.

13 Righteousness will go before Him,

And shall make His footsteps our pathway.

Title A Prayer of David.

1 Bow down Your ear, O Lord, hear me;

For I am poor and needy.

2 Preserve my life, for I am holy;

You are my God;

Save Your servant who trusts in You!

3 Be merciful to me, O Lord,

For I cry to You all day long.

4 Rejoice the soul of Your servant,

For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

5 For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive,

And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.

12 The Lord will give his goodness,

and the land will give its crops.

13 Goodness will go before God

and prepare the way for him.

Title A prayer of David.

1 Lord, listen to me and answer me.

I am poor and helpless.

2 Protect me, because I worship you.

My God, save me, your servant who trusts in you.

3 Lord, have mercy on me,

because I have called to you all day.

4 Give happiness to me, your servant,

because I give my life to you, Lord.

5 Lord, you are kind and forgiving

and have great love for those who call to you.

12 Yea, Jehovah will give that which is good;

And our land shall yield its increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before him,

And shall make his footsteps a way to walk in.

Title A Prayer of David.

1 Bow down thine ear, O Jehovah, and answer me;

For I am poor and needy.

2 Preserve my soul; for I am godly:

O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord;

For unto thee do I cry all the day long.

4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant;

For unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive,

And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee.

12 Jehovah also will give what is good, and our land shall yield its increase. 13 Righteousness shall go before him, and shall set his footsteps on the way.

Title A Prayer of David.

1 Incline thine ear, Jehovah, answer me; for I am afflicted and needy. 2 Keep my soul, for I am godly; O thou my God, save thy servant who confideth in thee. 3 Be gracious unto me, O Lord; for unto thee do I call all the day. 4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant; for unto thee, Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, and art of great loving-kindness unto all that call upon thee.

12 The Lord will certainly give us what is good, 

and our land will produce crops. 

13 Righteousness will go ahead of him 

and make a path for his steps. 

Title A prayer by David. 

1 Turn your ear ⸤toward me⸥, O Lord. 

Answer me, because I am oppressed and needy. 

2 Protect me, because I am faithful ⸤to you⸥. 

Save your servant who trusts you. You are my God. 

3 Have pity on me, O Lord, 

because I call out to you all day long. 

4 Give me joy, O Lord, 

because I lift my soul to you. 

5 You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, 

full of mercy toward everyone who calls out to you. 

12 Also, the Lord will provide what is good,

and our land will yield its crops.

13 Righteousness will go before Him

to prepare the way for His steps.

Title A Davidic prayer.

1 Listen, Lord, and answer me,

for I am poor and needy.

2 Protect my life, for I am faithful.

You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You.

3 Be gracious to me, Lord,

for I call to You all day long.

4 Bring joy to Your servant’s life,

because I turn to You, Lord.

5 For You, Lord, are kind and ready to forgive,

rich in faithful love to all who call on You.

12 The Lord will give what is good,

and our land will yield its increase.

13 Righteousness will go before him

and will make a path for his steps.

Title A Prayer of David.

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

for I am poor and needy.

2 Preserve my life, for I am devoted to you;

save your servant who trusts in you.

You are my God; 3 be gracious to me, O Lord,

for to you do I cry all day long.

4 Gladden the soul of your servant,

for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

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

abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you.

12 Yes, Yahweh will give what is good,

and our land will give its produce.

13 Righteousness will go before him,

and it will make his steps a pathway.

Title A prayer of David.

1 Incline, O Yahweh, your ear and answer me,

because I am poor and needy.

2 Watch over my life because I am faithful.

You are my God; save your servant.

I am the one who trusts you.

3 Be gracious to me, O Lord,

because I call to you all day long.

4 Make glad the soul of your servant,

because I desire you, O Lord.

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

and abundant in loyal love for all who call to you.

12 The Lord will certainly give what is good.

Our land will produce its crops.

13 God’s holiness leads the way in front of him.

It prepares the way for his coming.

Title A prayer of David.

1 Lord, hear me and answer me.

I am poor and needy.

2 Keep my life safe. I am faithful to you.

You are my God. Save me.

I trust in you.

3 Lord, show me your favor.

I call out to you all day long.

4 Bring joy to me.

Lord, I worship you.

5 Lord, you are good. You are forgiving.

You are full of love for all who call out to you.

12 Indeed, the Lord will give what is good,

And our land will yield its produce.

13 Righteousness will go before Him

And will make His footsteps into a way.

Title A Prayer of David.

1 Incline Your ear, O Lord, and answer me;

For I am afflicted and needy.

2 Preserve my soul, for I am a godly man;

O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.

3 Be gracious to me, O Lord,

For to You I cry all day long.

4 Make glad the soul of Your servant,

For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

5 For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive,

And abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You.