Psalm 86
A Prayer by David.
[86:1] Hear, Yahweh, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. [86:2] Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you. [86:3] Be merciful to me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. [86:4] Bring joy to the soul of your servant, for to you, Lord, do I lift up my soul. [86:5] For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you. [86:6] Hear, Yahweh, my prayer. Listen to the voice of my petitions. [86:7] In the day of my trouble I will call on you, for you will answer me. [86:8] There is no one like you among the gods, Lord, nor any deeds like your deeds. [86:9] All nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord. They shall glorify your name. [86:10] For you are great, and do wondrous things. You are God alone. [86:11] Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name. [86:12] I will praise you, Lord my God, with my whole heart. I will glorify your name forevermore. [86:13] For your loving kindness is great toward me. You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol. [86:14] God, the proud have risen up against me. A company of violent men have sought after my soul, and they don't hold regard for you before them. [86:15] But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth. [86:16] Turn to me, and have mercy on me! Give your strength to your servant. Save the son of your handmaid. [86:17] Show me a sign of your goodness, that those who hate me may see it, and be shamed, because you, Yahweh, have helped me, and comforted me.