Psalm 86

 ¹ Lord, listen to me and answer me.
       I am poor and helpless.
 ² Protect me, because I worship you.
       My God, save me, your servant who trusts in you.
 ³ Lord, have mercy on me,
       because I have called to you all day.
 ⁴ Give happiness to me, your servant,
       because I give my life to you, Lord.
 ⁵ Lord, you are kind and forgiving
       and have great love for those who call to you.
 ⁶ Lord, hear my prayer,
       and listen when I ask for mercy.
 ⁷ I call to you in times of trouble,
       because you will answer me.

 ⁸ Lord, there is no god like you
       and no works like yours.
 ⁹ Lord, all the nations you have made
       will come and worship you.
       They will honor you.
 ¹⁰ You are great and you do miracles.
       Only you are God.
 ¹¹ Lord, teach me what you want me to do,
       and I will live by your truth.
    Teach me to respect you completely.
 ¹² Lord, my God, I will praise you with all my heart,
       and I will honor your name forever.
 ¹³ You have great love for me.
       You have saved me from death.

 ¹⁴ God, proud people are attacking me;
       a gang of cruel people is trying to kill me.
       They do not respect you. 
 ¹⁵ But, Lord, you are a God who shows mercy and is kind.
       You don't become angry quickly.
       You have great love and faithfulness.
 ¹⁶ Turn to me and have mercy.
       Give me, your servant, strength.
       Save me, the son of your female servant.
 ¹⁷ Show me a sign of your goodness.
       When my enemies look, they will be ashamed.
       You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me. (Psalm 86, New Century Version) Pin It Now!