Psalms86

Psalm 86 is a prayer of David, where he humbly appeals to the Lord for mercy and preservation, acknowledging his own neediness and trust in God. He extols God's unique greatness, goodness, and readiness to forgive, declaring that there is none like Him among the gods. David seeks divine guidance and deliverance from his adversaries, confident that the Lord will answer and provide a token of His help.

Plea for Mercy and Protection

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A Prayer of David. Incline, O Jehovah, Thine ear, Answer me, for I am poor and needy.
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Keep my soul, for I am pious, Save Thy servant--who is trusting to Thee, O Thou, my God.
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Favour me, O Lord, for to Thee I call all the day.
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Rejoice the soul of Thy servant, For unto Thee, O Lord, my soul I lift up.

The Foundation of God's Goodness

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For Thou, Lord, art good and forgiving. And abundant in kindness to all calling Thee.
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Hear, O Jehovah, my prayer, And attend to the voice of my supplications.
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In a day of my distress I call Thee, For Thou dost answer me.

Yahweh's Unrivaled Majesty

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There is none like Thee among the gods, O Lord, And like Thy works there are none.
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All nations that Thou hast made Come and bow themselves before Thee, O Lord, And give honour to Thy name.
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For great art Thou, and doing wonders, Thou art God Thyself alone.

Prayer for Guidance and a Unified Heart

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Show me, O Jehovah, Thy way, I walk in Thy truth, My heart doth rejoice to fear Thy name.
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I confess Thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And I honour Thy name to the age.
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For Thy kindness is great toward me, And Thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.

Deliverance from Violent Foes

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O God, the proud have risen up against me, And a company of the terrible sought my soul, And have not placed Thee before them,
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And Thou, O Lord, art God, merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in kindness and truth.
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Look unto me, and favour me, Give Thy strength to Thy servant, And give salvation to a son of Thine handmaid.
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Do with me a sign for good, And those hating me see and are ashamed, For Thou, O Jehovah, hast helped me, Yea, Thou hast comforted me!
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