Psalm 86
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A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Begin Abide·
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Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. Begin Abide·
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Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long. Begin Abide·
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Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. Begin Abide·
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For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. Begin Abide·
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Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy. Begin Abide·
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In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me. Begin Abide·
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O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours. Begin Abide·
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All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. Begin Abide·
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For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God. Begin Abide·
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Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. Begin Abide·
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I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. Begin Abide·
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For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol. Begin Abide·
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The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life; they have no regard for You. Begin Abide·
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But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness. Begin Abide·
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Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant. Begin Abide·
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Show me a sign of Your goodness, that my enemies may see and be ashamed; for You, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me. Begin Abide·