Psalm 86

1Incline your ear, Yahweh; answer me, for I am afflicted and needy.

2Guard my life, for I am faithful. My God, save your servant who trusts in you.

3Be gracious to me, Lord, for I call to you all day.

4Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O my Lord, I lift up my soul.

5For you, Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in mercy to all who call on you.

6Give ear, Yahweh, to my prayer, and heed the voice of my supplications.

7In the day of my distress I will call to you, for you will answer me.

8None is like you among the gods, Lord, nor any deeds like yours.

9All nations you made will come and bow before you, Lord, and honor your name.

10For you are great, maker of marvels; you alone are God.

11Teach me your way, Yahweh; I will walk in your truth. Unite my heart to fear your name.

12I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will honor your name forever.

13For your mercy toward me is great, and you have rescued my soul from the lowest Sheol.

14God, arrogant men have risen against me, and an assembly of tyrants have sought my soul, and they have not set you before them.

15But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

16Look upon me and show me favor; give your might to your servant, and save the son of your maidservant.

17Show me a sign for good, that my enemies may see and be put to shame, because you, Yahweh, have helped me and comforted me.