04 Dec Psalm 86

A prayer of David.

86  Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer;
answer me, for I need your help.

2  Protect me, for I am devoted to you.
Save me, for I serve you and trust you.
You are my God.

3  Be merciful to me, O Lord,
for I am calling on you constantly.

4  Give me happiness, O Lord,
for I give myself to you.

5  O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.

6  Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord;
hear my urgent cry.

7  I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble,
and you will answer me.

8  No pagan god is like you, O Lord.
None can do what you do!

9  All the nations you made
will come and bow before you, Lord;
they will praise your holy name.

10  For you are great and perform wonderful deeds.
You alone are God.

11  Teach me your ways, O Lord,
that I may live according to your truth!
Grant me purity of heart,
so that I may honor you.

12  With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God.
I will give glory to your name forever,

13  for your love for me is very great.
You have rescued me from the depths of death.

14  O God, insolent people rise up against me;
a violent gang is trying to kill me.
You mean nothing to them.

15  But you, O Lord,
are a God of compassion and mercy,
slow to get angry
and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.

16  Look down and have mercy on me.
Give your strength to your servant;
save me, the son of your servant.

17  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.