Psalms 86:1-5

1Incline Your ear, O Lord, and answer me, For I am distressed and needy [I long for Your help].

2Protect my life (soul), for I am godly and faithful; O You my God, save Your servant, who trusts in You [believing in You and relying on You, confidently committing everything to You].

3Be gracious and merciful to me, O Lord, For to You I cry out all the day long.

4Make Your servant rejoice, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul [all that I am—in prayer].

5For You, O Lord, are good, and ready to forgive [our sins, sending them away, completely letting them go forever and ever]; And abundant in lovingkindness and overflowing in mercy to all those who call upon You.