Revised Version 1885

Psalms 86:1-12 Revised Version 1885 (RV1885)

1. Bow down thine ear, O Lord, and answer me; for I am poor and needy.

2. Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

3. Be merciful unto me, O Lord; for unto thee do I cry all the day long.

4. Rejoice the soul of thy servant; for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

5. For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

6. Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer; and hearken unto the voice of my supplications.

7. In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee; for thou wilt answer me.

8. There is none like unto thee among the gods, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.

9. All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and they shall glorify thy name.

10. For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.

11. Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

12. I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart; and I will glorify thy name for evermore.