Psalm 86

Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer;
answer me, for I need your help.
Protect me, for I am devoted to you.
Save me, for I serve you and trust you.
You are my God.
Be merciful, O Lord,
for I am calling on you constantly.
Give me happiness, O Lord,
for my life depends on you.
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask your aid.
Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord;
hear my urgent cry.
I will call to you whenever trouble strikes,
and you will answer me.

Nowhere among the pagan gods is there a god like you, O Lord.
There are no other miracles like yours.
All the nations-and you made each one-
will come and bow before you, Lord;
they will praise your great and holy name.
For you are great and perform great miracles.
You alone are God.

Teach me your ways, O Lord,
that I may live according to your truth!
Grant me purity of heart,
that I may honor you.
With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God.
I will give glory to your name forever,
for your love for me is great.
You have rescued me from the depths of death!

O God, insolent people rise up against me;
violent people are trying to kill me.
And you mean nothing to them.
But you, O Lord, are a merciful and gracious God,
slow to get angry,
full of unfailing love and truth.
Look down and have mercy on me.
Give me strength to your servant.
Send me a sign of your favor.
Then those who hate me will be put to shame,
for you, O Lord help and comfort me.