A Psalm of Supplication and Trust.
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Psalms 86:1
Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me; For I am afflicted and needy.
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Psalms 86:2
Preserve my soul, for I am a godly man; O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.
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Psalms 86:3
Be gracious to me, O Lord, For to You I cry all day long.
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Psalms 86:4
Make glad the soul of Your servant, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
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Psalms 86:5
For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You.
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Psalms 86:6
Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; And give heed to the voice of my supplications!
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Psalms 86:7
In the day of my trouble I shall call upon You, For You will answer me.
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Psalms 86:8
There is no one like You among the gods, O Lord, Nor are there any works like Yours.
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Psalms 86:9
All nations whom You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord, And they shall glorify Your name.
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Psalms 86:10
For You are great and do wondrous deeds; You alone are God.
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Psalms 86:11
Teach me Your way, O LORD; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.
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Psalms 86:12
I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And will glorify Your name forever.
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Psalms 86:13
For Your lovingkindness toward me is great, And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.
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Psalms 86:14
O God, arrogant men have risen up against me, And a band of violent men have sought my life, And they have not set You before them.
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Psalms 86:15
But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.
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Psalms 86:16
Turn to me, and be gracious to me; Oh grant Your strength to Your servant, And save the son of Your handmaid.
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Psalms 86:17
Show me a sign for good, That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed, Because You, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.
