Psalms 86 · Tried but Trusting

1A prayer of David.Incline Your ear, O ETERNAL One,answer me,for I am poor and needy.

2Preserve my life, for I am steadfast;O You, my God,deliver Your servant who trusts in You.

3Have mercy on me, O my Sovereign,for I call to You all day long;

4bring joy to Your servant’s life,for on You, my Sovereign, I set my hope.

5For You, my Sovereign, are good and forgiving,abounding in steadfast love to all who call on You.

6Give ear, O ETERNAL One, to my prayer;heed my plea for mercy.

7In my time of trouble I call You,for You will answer me.

8There is none like You among the gods, O my Sovereign,and there are no deeds like Yours.

9All the nations You have madewill come to bow down before You, O my Sovereign,and they will pay honor to Your name.

10For You are great and perform wonders;You alone are God.

11Teach me Your way, O ETERNAL One;I will walk in Your truth;let my heart be undivided in reverence for Your name.

12I will praise You, O my Sovereign, my God, with all my heartand pay honor to Your name forever.

13For Your steadfast love toward me is great;You have saved me from the depths of Sheol.

14O God, arrogant people have risen against me;a ruthless band seeks my life;they are not mindful of You.

15But You, O my Sovereign, are a Godcompassionate and merciful,slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

16Turn to me and have mercy on me;grant Your strength to Your servantand deliver the son of Your maidservant.

17Show me a sign of Your favor,that my enemies may see and be frustratedbecause You, O ETERNAL One, have given me aid and comfort.