Psalm Eighty Six

Hear me, Lord, and answer me,
For I am poor and needy.
Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;
Save your servant who trusts in you.
You are my God; have mercy on me, Lord,
For I call to you all day long.
Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
For I put my trust in you.
You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
Abounding in love to all who call to you.
Hear my prayer, Lord;
Listen to my cry for mercy.
When I am in distress, I call to you,
Because you answer me.
Among the gods there is none like you, Lord;
No deeds can compare with yours.
All the nations you have made
Will come and worship before you, Lord;
They will bring glory to your name.
For you are great and do marvelous deeds;
You alone are God.
Teach me your way, Lord,
That I may rely on your faithfulness;
Give me an undivided heart,
That I may fear your name.
I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever.
For great is your love toward me;
You have delivered me from the depths,
From the realm of the dead.
Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;
Ruthless people are trying to kill me—
They have no regard for you.
But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
Slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
Turn to me and have mercy on me;
Show your strength in behalf of your servant;
Save me, because I serve you
Just as my mother did.
Give me a sign of your goodness,
That my enemies may see it and be put to shame,
For you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.