Psalm 86. Inclina, Domine.

1. Bow down your ear, O Lord, and answer me, *
   for I am poor and in misery.
2. Keep watch over my life, for I am faithful; *
   save your servant who puts his trust in you.
3. Be merciful to me, O Lord, for you are my God; *
   I call upon you all the day long.
4. Gladden the soul of your servant, *
   for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
5. For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, *
   and great is your love toward all who call upon you.
6. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer, *
   and attend to the voice of my supplications.
7. In the time of my trouble I will call upon you, *
   for you will answer me.
8. Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord, *
   nor anything like your works.
9. All nations you have made will come and worship you, O Lord, *
   and glorify your Name.
10. For you are great; you do wondrous things; *
    and you alone are God.
11. Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; *
    knit my heart to you that I may fear your Name.
12. I will thank you, O Lord my God, with all my heart, *
    and glorify your Name for evermore.
13. For great is your love toward me; *
    you have delivered me from the nethermost Pit.
14. The arrogant rise up against me, O God, and a band of violent men seeks my life; *
    they have not set you before their eyes.
15. But you, O Lord, are gracious and full of compassion, *
    slow to anger, and full of kindness and truth.
16. Turn to me and have mercy upon me; *
    give your strength to your servant; and save the child of your handmaid.
17. Show me a sign of your favor, so that those who hate me may see it and be ashamed; *
    because you, O Lord, have helped me and comforted me.