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14 O God, arrogant men have (A)risen up against me,
And [a]a band of ruthless men have sought my [b]life,
And they have not set You before them.
15 But You, O Lord, are a God (B)compassionate and gracious,
Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and [c]truth.
16 (C)Turn to me, and be gracious to me;
Oh (D)grant Your strength to Your slave,
And save the (E)son of Your maidservant.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 86:14 Or an assembly
  2. Psalm 86:14 Lit soul
  3. Psalm 86:15 Or faithfulness

14 Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;
    ruthless people are trying to kill me—
    they have no regard for you.(A)
15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious(B) God,
    slow to anger,(C) abounding(D) in love and faithfulness.(E)
16 Turn to me(F) and have mercy(G) on me;
    show your strength(H) in behalf of your servant;
save me, because I serve you
    just as my mother did.(I)

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