Psalms 86

Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.

Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God;

have mercy on me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all the day.

Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in mercy to all who call on you.

Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my cry of supplication.

In the day of my trouble I call on you, for you do answer me.

There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours.

All the nations you have made shall come and bow down before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name.

For you are great and do wondrous things, you alone are God.

Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.

I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name for ever.

For great is your merciful love toward me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.

O God, insolent men have risen up against me; a band of ruthless men seek my life, and they do not set you before them.

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in mercy and faithfulness.

Turn to me and take pity on me; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your handmaid.

Show me a sign of your favor, that those who hate me may see and be put to shame because you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.