Psalms 86 — FBV

A prayer of David.

86Verse 1Please listen to me, Lord! Please answer me, for I am weak and really need your help!
^{Verse 2}Don't let me die, for I am faithful to you. Save me, for I am your servant and I trust in you. You are my God.
^{Verse 3}Be kind to me, Lord, for I call out to you all day long.
^{Verse 4}Make me happy, Lord, for I've dedicated my life to you.
^{Verse 5}For you, Lord, are good; you are forgiving and full of trustworthy love for all who come to you.
^{Verse 6}Lord, please listen to my prayer. Hear my call for help.
^{Verse 7}When I'm in trouble I cry out to you because I know you will answer me.
^{Verse 8}There's no one like you among the “gods,” Lord. No one can do the things you do.
^{Verse 9}You created all the nations, and they will come and bow down before you, Lord. They will declare how wonderful you are.
^{Verse 10}For you are great, and do wonderful things! Only you are God.
^{Verse 11}Lord, please teach me your way, so I can depend on your trustworthiness. Make me single-minded, so I can consistently honor the kind of person you are.
^{Verse 12}Lord my God, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will praise your character forever.
^{Verse 13}For your trustworthy love for me is so great; you have saved me from death.^{+
Verse 14}God, arrogant people are attacking me, vicious people are trying to kill me. To them you count for nothing.
^{Verse 15}But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to become angry, full of trustworthy love and faithfulness.
^{Verse 16}Turn to me, have mercy on me. Give me your strength, your servant; save the son of your servant-girl.
^{Verse 17}Show me a sign that you approve of me! Those who hate me will see it, and they will be ashamed because you, Lord, have helped me.