86:1 A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.

86:2 Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you.

86:3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long.

86:4 Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

86:5 You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.

86:6 Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy.

86:7 In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.

86:8 Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.

86:9 All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory to your name.

86:10 For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.

86:11 Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.

86:12 I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.

86:13 For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave.

86:14 The arrogant are attacking me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life--men without regard for you.

86:15 But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

86:16 Turn to me and have mercy on me; grant your strength to your servant and save the son of your maidservant.

86:17 Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.