Psalms 86:1-3

Psalm 86 ¹ 

A prayer of David.

86:1 Listen ²  O Lord! Answer me!

For I am oppressed and needy.

86:2 Protect me, ³  for I am loyal!

O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you!

86:3 Have mercy on me, ⁴  O Lord,

for I cry out to you all day long!

[86:1]  ¹ sn Psalm 86. The psalmist appeals to God’s mercy as he asks for deliverance from his enemies.

[86:1]  ² tn Heb “turn your ear.”

[86:2]  ³ tn Heb “my life.”

[86:3]  ⁴ tn Or “show me favor.”