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Psalm 86:15-17
New International Version
Psalm 86:15-17
New International Version
15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious(A) God,
slow to anger,(B) abounding(C) in love and faithfulness.(D)
16 Turn to me(E) and have mercy(F) on me;
show your strength(G) in behalf of your servant;
save me, because I serve you
just as my mother did.(H)
17 Give me a sign(I) of your goodness,
that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,
for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
Psalm 86:15-17
King James Version
Psalm 86:15-17
King James Version
15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
16 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
17 Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, Lord, hast holpen me, and comforted me.
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Psalm 86:15-17
New King James Version
Psalm 86:15-17
New King James Version
15 But (A)You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious,
Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.
16 Oh, turn to me, and have mercy on me!
Give Your strength to Your servant,
And save the son of Your maidservant.
17 Show me a sign for good,
That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed,
Because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
Psalm 86:15-17
English Standard Version
Psalm 86:15-17
English Standard Version
15 But you, O Lord, are a God (A)merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
16 (B)Turn to me and be gracious to me;
give your strength to (C)your servant,
and save (D)the son of your maidservant.
17 (E)Show me a sign of your (F)favor,
that those who hate me may see and be put to shame
because you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
Psalm 86:15-17
New American Standard Bible
Psalm 86:15-17
New American Standard Bible
15 But You, Lord, are a (A)compassionate and gracious God,
Slow to anger and abundant in mercy and [a]truth.
16 (B)Turn to me, and be gracious to me;
(C)Grant Your strength to Your servant,
And save the (D)son of Your maidservant.
17 (E)Show me a sign of good,
That those who hate me may (F)see it and be ashamed,
Because You, Lord, (G)have helped me and comforted me.
Footnotes
- Psalm 86:15 Or faithfulness
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