Psalm 86

Lament and Petition

A Davidic prayer.

Listen, Lord, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.(A)
Protect my life, for I am faithful.(B)
You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You.(C)
Be gracious to me, Lord,
for I call to You all day long.(D)
Bring joy to Your servant’s life,
because I turn to You, Lord.(E)

For You, Lord, are kind and ready to forgive,(F)
rich in faithful love to all who call on You.(G)
Lord, hear my prayer;
listen to my plea for mercy.(H)
I call on You in the day of my distress,
for You will answer me.(I)

Lord, there is no one like You among the gods,
and there are no works like Yours.(J)

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Psalm 86

A prayer of David.

Hear me, Lord, and answer(A) me,
    for I am poor and needy.
Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;
    save your servant who trusts in you.(B)
You are my God; have mercy(C) on me, Lord,
    for I call(D) to you all day long.
Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
    for I put my trust(E) in you.

You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
    abounding in love(F) to all who call to you.
Hear my prayer, Lord;
    listen to my cry(G) for mercy.
When I am in distress,(H) I call(I) to you,
    because you answer(J) me.

Among the gods(K) there is none like you,(L) Lord;
    no deeds can compare with yours.

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