Psalms
Chapter 86
1
A prayer of David. 1 Hear me, LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and oppressed.
2
Preserve my life, for I am loyal; save your servant who trusts in you.
3
You are my God; pity me, Lord; to you I call all the day.
4
Gladden the soul of your servant; to you, Lord, I lift up my soul.
5
Lord, you are kind and forgiving, most loving to all who call on you.
6
LORD, hear my prayer; listen to my cry for help.
7
In this time of trouble I call, for you will answer me.
8
None among the gods can equal you, O Lord; nor can their deeds compare to yours.
9
All the nations you have made shall come to bow before you, Lord, and give honor to your name.
10
For you are great and do wondrous deeds; and you alone are God.
11
Teach me, LORD, your way that I may walk in your truth, single-hearted and revering your name.
12
I will praise you with all my heart, glorify your name forever, Lord my God.
13
Your love for me is great; you have rescued me from the depths of Sheol.
14
O God, the arrogant have risen against me; a ruthless band has sought my life; to you they pay no heed.
15
But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, most loving and true.
16
Turn to me, have pity on me; give your strength to your servant; save this child of your handmaid.
17
Give me a sign of your favor: make my enemies see, to their confusion, that you, LORD, help and comfort me.
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Footnotes

1 [Psalm 86] An individual lament. The psalmist, "poor and oppressed" (Psalm 86:1), "devoted" (Psalm 86:2), "your servant" (Psalm 86:2, 4, 16), "rescued from the depths of Sheol" (Psalm 86:13), attacked by the ruthless (14), desires only God's protection (Psalm 86:1-7, 11-17).


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