Psalm 86

Psalm 86

A prayer of David.

Hear me, Lord, and answer^a me,

for I am poor and needy.

Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;

save your servant who trusts in you.^b

You are my God; have mercy^c on me, Lord,

for I call^d to you all day long.

Bring joy to your servant, Lord,

for I put my trust^e in you.

You, Lord, are forgiving and good,

abounding in love^f to all who call to you.

Hear my prayer, Lord;

listen to my cry^g for mercy.

When I am in distress,^h I callⁱ to you,

because you answer^j me.

Among the gods^k there is none like you,^l Lord;

no deeds can compare with yours.

All the nations you have made

will come^m and worshipⁿ before you, Lord;

they will bring glory^o to your name.

For you are great^p and do marvelous deeds;^q

you alone^r are God.

Teach me your way,^s Lord,

that I may rely on your faithfulness;^t

give me an undivided^u heart,

that I may fear^v your name.

I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;^w

I will glorify your name forever.

For great is your love toward me;

you have delivered me^x from the depths,

from the realm of the dead.^y

Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;

a band of ruthless people seeks my life—

they have no regard for you.^z

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious^a God,

slow to anger,^b abounding^c in love and faithfulness.^d

Turn to me^e and have mercy^f on me;

show your strength^g in behalf of your servant

and save the son of a woman

who served you before me.^h

Give me a signⁱ of your goodness,

that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,

for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.