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Psalm 86

Pleading and Trust.

A Prayer of David.

Incline Your ear, Lord, and answer me;

For I am afflicted and needy.Psa 88:2

Protect my (a)86:2 Or lifesoul, for I am godly;

You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.

Be gracious to me, Lord,

For I call upon You all day long.

Make the soul of Your servant joyful,

For to You, Lord, I lift up my soul.

For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive,

And abundant in mercy to all who call upon You.Exo 34:6; Jol 2:13; Jon 4:2

Listen, Lord, to my prayer;

And give Your attention to the sound of my pleading!

On the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

For You will answer me.Psa 50:15

There is no one like You among the gods, Lord,

Nor are there any works like Yours.Deu 3:24

All nations whom You have made will come and worship before You, Lord,

And they will glorify Your name.Jer 3:17; Rev 15:5

For You are great, and You do (b)86:10 Or miracleswondrous deeds;

You alone are God.2Sa 7:22; Isa 45:5

¶Teach me Your way, Lord;

I will walk in Your truth;

Unite my heart to fear Your name.Psa 25:4; Psa 27:11

I will give thanks to You, Lord my God, with all my heart,

And I will glorify Your name forever.

For Your graciousness toward me is great,

And You have saved my soul from the (c)86:13 Lit lowest Sheoldepths of (d)86:13 I.e., the netherworldSheol.Psa 30:3

¶God, arrogant men have risen up against me,

And a gang of violent men have sought my (e)86:14 Lit soullife,

And they have not set You before them.Psa 54:3

But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,

Slow to anger and abundant in mercy and (f)86:15 Or faithfulnesstruth.Psa 86:5; Isa 54:8

Turn to me, and be gracious to me;

Grant Your strength to Your servant,

And save the son of Your maidservant.

Show me a sign of good,

That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed,

Because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.