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Psalms 86
A Prayer by David.
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1Hear, Yahweh, and answer me,
- for I am poor and needy.
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2Preserve my soul, for I am godly.
- You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.
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3Be merciful to me, Lord,
- for I call to you all day long.
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4Bring joy to the soul of your servant,
- for to you, Lord, do I lift up my soul.
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5For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive;
- abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.
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6Hear, Yahweh, my prayer.
- Listen to the voice of my petitions.
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7In the day of my trouble I will call on you,
- for you will answer me.
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8There is no one like you among the gods, Lord,
- nor any deeds like your deeds.
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9All nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord.
- They shall glorify your name.
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10For you are great, and do wondrous things.
- You are God alone.
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11Teach me your way, Yahweh.
- I will walk in your truth.
- Make my heart undivided to fear your name.
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12I will praise you, Lord my God, with my whole heart.
- I will glorify your name forevermore.
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13For your loving kindness is great toward me.
- You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.
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14God, the proud have risen up against me.
- A company of violent men have sought after my soul,
- and they don’t hold regard for you before them.
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15But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God,
- slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
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16Turn to me, and have mercy on me!
- Give your strength to your servant.
- Save the son of your handmaid.
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17Show me a sign of your goodness,
- that those who hate me may see it, and be shamed,
- because you, Yahweh, have helped me, and comforted me.
