Psalm 86

1 <A Prayer by David. > Hear, LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.NHEB — Psalm 86:1

2 Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.NHEB — Psalm 86:2

3 Be merciful to me, LORD, for I call to you all day long.NHEB — Psalm 86:3

4 Bring joy to the soul of your servant, for to you, LORD, do I lift up my soul.NHEB — Psalm 86:4

5 For you, LORD, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.NHEB — Psalm 86:5

6 Hear, LORD, my prayer. Listen to the voice of my petitions.NHEB — Psalm 86:6

7 In the day of my trouble I will call on you, for you will answer me.NHEB — Psalm 86:7

8 There is no one like you among the gods, LORD, nor any deeds like your deeds.NHEB — Psalm 86:8

9 All nations you have made will come and worship before you, LORD. They shall glorify your name.NHEB — Psalm 86:9

10 For you are great, and do wondrous things. You are God alone.NHEB — Psalm 86:10

11 Teach me your way, LORD. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.NHEB — Psalm 86:11

12 I will praise you, Lord my God, with my whole heart. I will glorify your name forevermore.NHEB — Psalm 86:12

13 For your loving kindness is great toward me. You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.NHEB — Psalm 86:13

14 God, the proud have risen up against me. A company of violent men have sought after my soul, and they do not hold regard for you before them.NHEB — Psalm 86:14

15 But you, LORD, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.NHEB — Psalm 86:15

16 Turn to me, and have mercy on me. Give your strength to your servant. Save the son of your handmaid.NHEB — Psalm 86:16

17 Show me a sign of your goodness, that those who hate me may see it, and be shamed, because you, LORD, have helped me, and comforted me.NHEB — Psalm 86:17