The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 86

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 86 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “A Prayer of David. Incline Thine ear, O HaShem, and answer me; for I am poor and needy.” — the complete text of all 17 verses is below, free to read online.

1A Prayer of David. Incline Thine ear, O HaShem, and answer me; for I am poor and needy.

2Keep my soul, for I am godly; O Thou my G-d, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee.

3Be gracious unto me, O L-rd; for unto Thee do I cry all the day.

4Rejoice the soul of Thy servant; for unto Thee, O L-rd, do I lift up my soul.

5For Thou, L-rd, art good, and ready to pardon, and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee.

6Give ear, O HaShem, unto my prayer; and attend unto the voice of my supplications.

7In the day of my trouble I call upon Thee; for Thou wilt answer me.

8There is none like unto Thee among the gods, O L-rd, and there are no works like Thine.

9All nations whom Thou hast made shall come and prostrate themselves before Thee, O L-rd; and they shall glorify Thy name.

10For Thou art great, and doest wondrous things; Thou art G-d alone.

11Teach me, O HaShem, Thy way, that I may walk in Thy truth; make one my heart to fear Thy name.

12I will thank Thee, O L-rd my G-d, with my whole heart; and I will glorify Thy name for evermore.

13For great is Thy mercy toward me; and Thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest nether-world.

14O G-d, the proud are risen up against me, and the company of violent men have sought after my soul, and have not set Thee before them.

15But Thou, O L-rd, art a G-d full of compassion and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

16O turn unto me, and be gracious unto me; give Thy strength unto Thy servant, and save the son of Thy handmaid.

17Work in my behalf a sign for good; that they that hate me may see it, and be put to shame, because Thou, HaShem, hast helped me, and comforted me.

17 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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