I Cry Unto Thee O’ Lord~

A Prayer of David

Psalm 86

Hear me, Lord, and answer me for I am poor and needy. 

Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you.

You are my God; 

Have mercy on me, Lord, for I call you all day long.

Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.

 You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.

Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.
When I am in distress, I call you, because you answer me.

Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.
All the nations you have made will come and worship before you,

Lord;
  they will bring glory to your name.
 

For you are great and do marvelous deeds;
   You alone are God.

Teach me your way, Lord that I may rely on your faithfulness;
     give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
 

I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
    I will glorify your name forever.

For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths,
    from the realm of the dead.

 Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God ruthless people are trying to kill me—
they have no regard for you.
 

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
 slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
 Turn to me and have mercy on me; show your strength on behalf of your servant;
  save me, because I serve you just as my mother did.
  

Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,
 for You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.