Psalm 86

5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good,     abounding in love to all who call to you. 6 Hear my prayer, Lord;     listen to my cry for mercy. 7 When I am in distress, I call to you,     because you answer me. 8 Among the gods there is none like you, Lord;     no deeds can compare with yours. 9 All the nations you have made     will come and worship before you, Lord;     they will bring glory to your name. 10 For you are great and do marvelous deeds;     you alone are God. 11 Teach me your way, Lord,     that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart,     that I may fear your name. 12 I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;     I will glorify your name forever. 13 For great is your love toward me;     you have delivered me from the depths,     from the realm of the dead. 14 Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;     ruthless people are trying to kill me—     they have no regard for you. 15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,     slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. 16 Turn to me and have mercy on me;     show your strength in behalf of your servant; save me, because I serve you     just as my mother did. 17 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.