Psalm 86:1-3

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Supplication for Help against Enemies

A Prayer of David.

86 Incline thy ear, O Lord, and answer me,
    for I am poor and needy.
²Preserve my life, for I am godly;
    save thy servant who trusts in thee.
Thou art my God; ³be gracious to me, O Lord,
    for to thee do I cry all the day.

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