Chapter 86
1 Hear , LORD , and answer me , for I am poor and needy .
2 Preserve my soul , for I am godly . You , my God, save your servant who trusts in you .
3 Be merciful to me , Lord, for I call to you all day long .
4 Bring joy to the soul of your servant , for to you , Lord, do I lift up my soul .
5 For you , Lord , are good , and ready to forgive , abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you .
6 Hear , LORD , my prayer . Listen to the voice of my petitions.
7 In the day of my trouble I will call on you , for you will answer me .
8 There is no one like you amongst the gods, Lord, nor any deeds like your deeds .
9 All nations you have made will come and worship before you , Lord. They shall glorify your name .
10 For you are great , and do wondrous things . You are God alone .
11 Teach me your way , LORD . I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name .
12 I will praise you , Lord my God, with my whole heart . I will glorify your name forever more .
13 For your loving kindness is great towards me . You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol .
14 God , the proud have risen up against me . A company of violent men have sought after my soul , and they don’t hold regard for you before them .
15 But you, Lord , are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
16 Turn to me , and have mercy on me ! Give your strength to your servant . Save the son of your servant .
17 Show me a sign of your goodness , that those who hate me may see it , and be shamed, because you , LORD , have helped me , and comforted me .