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86:1 [A Prayer of David]. Incline Thine ear, O LORD, [and] answer me; For I am afflicted and needy. 86:2 Do preserve my soul, for I am a godly man; O Thou my God, save Thy servant who trusts in Thee. 86:3 Be gracious to me, O Lord, For to Thee I cry all day long. 86:4 Make glad the soul of Thy servant, For to Thee, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 86:5 For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon Thee. 86:6 Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; And give heed to the voice of my supplications! 86:7 In the day of my trouble I shall call upon Thee, For Thou wilt answer me. 86:8 There is no one like Thee among the gods, O Lord; Nor are there any works like Thine. 86:9 All nations whom Thou hast made shall come and worship before Thee, O Lord; And they shall glorify Thy name. 86:10 For Thou art great and doest wondrous deeds; Thou alone art God. 86:11 Teach me Thy way, O LORD; I will walk in Thy truth; Unite my heart to fear Thy name. 86:12 I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And will glorify Thy name forever. 86:13 For Thy lovingkindness toward me is great, And Thou hast delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol. 86:14 O God, arrogant men have risen up against me, And a band of violent men have sought my life, And they have not set Thee before them. 86:15 But Thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth. 86:16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me; Oh grant Thy strength to Thy servant, And save the son of Thy handmaid. 86:17 Show me a sign for good, That those who hate me may see [it], and be ashamed, Because Thou, O LORD, hast helped me and comforted me.