Psa Psalms, psalm Book of Psalms, psalm 86
A prayer of David.
Please listen to me, Lord! Please answer me, for I am weak and really need your help!Psa 88:2
Don't let me die, for I am faithful to you. Save me, for I am your servant and I trust in you. You are my God.
Be kind to me, Lord, for I call out to you all day long.
Make me happy, Lord, for I've dedicated my life to you.
For you, Lord, are good; you are forgiving and full of trustworthy love for all who come to you.Exo 34:6; Jol 2:13; Jon 4:2
Lord, please listen to my prayer. Hear my call for help.
When I'm in trouble I cry out to you because I know you will answer me.Psa 50:15
There's no one like you among the “gods,” Lord. No one can do the things you do.Deu 3:24
You created all the nations, and they will come and bow down before you, Lord. They will declare how wonderful you are.Jer 3:17; Rev 15:5
For you are great, and do wonderful things! Only you are God.2Sa 7:22; Isa 45:5
Lord, please teach me your way, so I can depend on your trustworthiness. Make me single-minded, so I can consistently honor the kind of person you are.Psa 25:4; Psa 27:11
Lord my God, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will praise your character forever.
For your trustworthy love for me is so great; you have saved me from death.86:13. “From death”: literally, “from the depths of Sheol.”Psa 30:3
God, arrogant people are attacking me, vicious people are trying to kill me. To them you count for nothing.Psa 54:3
But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to become angry, full of trustworthy love and faithfulness.Psa 86:5; Isa 54:8
Turn to me, have mercy on me. Give me your strength, your servant; save the son of your servant-girl.
Show me a sign that you approve of me! Those who hate me will see it, and they will be ashamed because you, Lord, have helped me.