Psalms 86

A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O ETERNAL One, answer me, for I am poor and needy.

Preserve my life, for I am steadfast; O You, my God, deliver Your servant who trusts in You.

Have mercy on me, O my Sovereign, for I call to You all day long;

bring joy to Your servant’s life, for on You, my Sovereign, I set my hope.

For You, my Sovereign, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on You.

Give ear, O ETERNAL One, to my prayer; heed my plea for mercy.

In my time of trouble I call You, for You will answer me.

There is none like You among the gods, O my Sovereign, and there are no deeds like Yours.

All the nations You have made will come to bow down before You, O my Sovereign, and they will pay honor to Your name.

For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.

Teach me Your way, O ETERNAL One; I will walk in Your truth; let my heart be undivided in reverence for Your name.

I will praise You, O my Sovereign, my God, with all my heart and pay honor to Your name forever.

For Your steadfast love toward me is great; You have saved me from the depths of Sheol.

O God, arrogant people have risen against me; a ruthless band seeks my life; they are not mindful of You.

But You, O my Sovereign, are a God compassionate and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

Turn to me and have mercy on me; grant Your strength to Your servant and deliver the son of Your maidservant.

Show me a sign of Your favor, that my enemies may see and be frustrated because You, O ETERNAL One, have given me aid and comfort.