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Atomic Bible
Psalms 86:1
A prayer of David.
from Tried but Trusting, Psalms 86:1-17
What it says

David asks the LORD to incline his ear and answer because he is poor and needy.

What it is doing

This verse opens with humble dependence and urgent appeal.

In context

1A prayer of David. 2Preserve my soul, for I am godly. 3Be merciful to me, O Lord, 4Bring joy to Your servant, 5For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, 6Hear my prayer, O LORD, 7In the day of my distress I call on You, 8O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, 9All the nations You have made 10For You are great and perform wonders; 11Teach me Your way, O LORD, 12I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; 13For great is Your loving devotion to me; 14The arrogant rise against me, O God; 15But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, 16Turn to me and have mercy; 17Show me a sign of Your goodness,