Psalms 86

Berean Standard Bible

Chapter summary

David addresses the Lord in prayer, describing himself as poor, needy, and a devoted servant who trusts in God. He asks for mercy, preservation, daily joy, and an attentive ear during his distress, acknowledging that the Lord is kind, forgiving, and unrivaled among other gods. David expresses confidence that all nations created by the Lord will eventually come to bow before Him and glorify His name. He asks the Lord to teach him His way, grant him an undivided heart, and deliver him from a band of arrogant and ruthless men who seek his life without regard for God. Finally, David praises the Lord with all his heart for delivering him from Sheol, and requests strength, mercy, and a visible sign of goodness so his enemies may be put to shame.

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¹Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. ²Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. ³Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long. ⁴Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. ⁵For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. ⁶Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy. ⁷In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me. ⁸O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours. ⁹All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. ¹⁰For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God. ¹¹Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. ¹²I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. ¹³For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol. ¹⁴The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life; they have no regard for You. ¹⁵But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness. ¹⁶Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant. ¹⁷Show me a sign of Your goodness, that my enemies may see and be ashamed; for You, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.

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