Psalm 86:1-7

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Psalm 86

A prayer of David.

¹Hear me, Lord, and answer^(A) me,
    for I am poor and needy.
²Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;
    save your servant who trusts in you.^(B)
You are my God; ³have mercy^(C) on me, Lord,
    for I call^(D) to you all day long.
⁴Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
    for I put my trust^(E) in you.

⁵You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
    abounding in love^(F) to all who call to you.
⁶Hear my prayer, Lord;
    listen to my cry^(G) for mercy.
⁷When I am in distress,^(H) I call^(I) to you,
    because you answer^(J) me.

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Psalm 86:14-17

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¹⁴Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;
    ruthless people are trying to kill me—
    they have no regard for you.^(A)
¹⁵But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious^(B) God,
    slow to anger,^(C) abounding^(D) in love and faithfulness.^(E)
¹⁶Turn to me^(F) and have mercy^(G) on me;
    show your strength^(H) in behalf of your servant;
save me, because I serve you
    just as my mother did.^(I)
¹⁷Give me a sign^(J) of your goodness,
    that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,
    for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.