Psalms 86 — NETB

A prayer of David.

86Verse 1Listen O Lord! Answer me!
For I am oppressed and needy.
^{Verse 2}Protect me, for I am loyal!
O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you!
^{Verse 3}Have mercy on me, O Lord,
for I cry out to you all day long!
^{Verse 4}Make your servant glad,
for to you, O Lord, I pray!
^{Verse 5}Certainly O Lord, you are kind and forgiving,
and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you.
^{Verse 6}O Lord, hear my prayer!
Pay attention to my plea for mercy!
^{Verse 7}In my time of trouble I cry out to you,
for you will answer me.
^{Verse 8}None can compare to you among the gods, O Lord!
Your exploits are incomparable!
^{Verse 9}All the nations, whom you created,
will come and worship you, O Lord.
They will honor your name.
^{Verse 10}For you are great and do amazing things.
You alone are God.
^{Verse 11}O Lord, teach me how you want me to live!
Then I will obey your commands.
Make me wholeheartedly committed to you!
^{Verse 12}O Lord, my God, I will give you thanks with my whole heart!
I will honor your name continually!
^{Verse 13}For you will extend your great loyal love to me,
and will deliver my life from the depths of Sheol.
^{Verse 14}O God, arrogant men attack me;
a gang of ruthless men, who do not respect you, seek my life.
^{Verse 15}But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God.
You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness.
^{Verse 16}Turn toward me and have mercy on me!
Give your servant your strength!
Deliver your slave!
^{Verse 17}Show me evidence of your favor!
Then those who hate me will see it and be ashamed,
for you, O Lord, will help me and comfort me.