A Prayer of David.

1 Incline Your ear, Lord, and answer me;

For I am afflicted and needy.

2 Protect my *86:2 Or lifesoul, for I am godly;

You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.

3 Be gracious to me, Lord,

For I call upon You all day long.

4 Make the soul of Your servant joyful,

For to You, Lord, I lift up my soul.

5 For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive,

And abundant in mercy to all who call upon You.

6 Listen, Lord, to my prayer;

And give Your attention to the sound of my pleading!

7 On the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

For You will answer me.

8 There is no one like You among the gods, Lord,

Nor are there any works like Yours.

9 All nations whom You have made will come and worship before You, Lord,

And they will glorify Your name.

10 For You are great, and You do *86:10 Or miracleswondrous deeds;

You alone are God.

11 Teach me Your way, Lord;

I will walk in Your truth;

Unite my heart to fear Your name.

12 I will give thanks to You, Lord my God, with all my heart,

And I will glorify Your name forever.

13 For Your graciousness toward me is great,

And You have saved my soul from the *86:13 Lit lowest Sheoldepths of *86:13 I.e., the netherworldSheol.

14 God, arrogant men have risen up against me,

And a gang of violent men have sought my *86:14 Lit soullife,

And they have not set You before them.

15 But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,

Slow to anger and abundant in mercy and *86:15 Or faithfulnesstruth.

16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me;

Grant Your strength to Your servant,

And save the son of Your maidservant.

17 Show me a sign of good,

That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed,

Because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.