NET Bible

Psalm 86

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

^86:17 Written by the Korahites; a psalm, a song.