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Psalm 86:1-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

Psalm 86[a]

Prayer in Time of Distress

1 A prayer of David.

I

Incline your ear, Lord, and answer me,
    for I am poor and oppressed.
2 Preserve my life, for I am devoted;
    save your servant who trusts in you.
You are my God; 3 be gracious to me, Lord;
    to you I call all the day.
4 Gladden the soul of your servant;
    to you, Lord, I lift up my soul.(A)
5 Lord, you are good and forgiving,
    most merciful to all who call on you.(B)
6 Lord, hear my prayer;
    listen to my cry for help.(C)
7 On the day of my distress I call to you,
    for you will answer me.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 86 An individual lament. The psalmist, “poor and oppressed” (Ps 86:1), “devoted” (Ps 86:2), “your servant” (Ps 86:2, 4, 16), “rescued…from the depths of Sheol” (Ps 86:13), attacked by the ruthless (Ps 86:14), desires only God’s protection (Ps 86:1–7, 11–17).
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