Psalm 86

1. Turn to me, O LORD, and heed me;
   see how poor I am, how needy.
   I who serve you constantly
   trust in you to rescue me.
   Guard my life, show me your favour,
   for you are my God and Saviour.
   Lord, your servant’s joy renew,
   for I lift my soul to you.
   
   
2. You forgive us our transgressions
   in your mercy and compassion;
   you abound in love and grace.
   In my woes I seek your face.
   You, O LORD, will hear my pleading.
   There’s no powèr yours exceeding.
   You, O God, how great you are,
   great your deeds beyond compare!
   
   
3. All the nations will adore you;
   they will come and bow before you,
   bringing glory to your name,
   for none equals you in fame.
   LORD supreme in might and splendour,
   glorious are your works of wonder;
   glorious is your heav’nly throne.
   You are God – yes, you alone.
   
   
4. Teach me, in your ways direct me;
   in your truth, O LORD, instruct me.
   Let it be my heart’s one aim
   to revere your holy name.
   Thankful for your grace and favour,
   I will praise your name forever.
   In your love you came to save
   me, your servant, from the grave.
   
   
5. See the proud pursue and hound me;
   those who seek my life surround me.
   They for you have no regard.
   But in you I trust, O LORD.
   You are rich in love and favour,
   slow to anger, patient ever;
   boundless is your faithfulness.
   Pity me in my distress.
   
   
6. Strengthen me in my affliction;
   grant your servant your protection.
   You whom I rely upon,
   rescue me, your handmaid’s son.
   Give me proof of your great favour;
   show my foes you are my Saviour.
   Shame them all and let them see
   how you help and comfort me.