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

For thou, Lord, art good and [a]merciful, and of great kindness unto all them that call upon thee.

Give ear, Lord, unto my prayer, and [b]hearken to the voice of my supplication.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 86:5 He doth confess that God is good to all, but only merciful to poor sinners.
  2. Psalm 86:6 By crying and calling continually, he showeth how we may not be weary, though God grant not forthwith our request, but that we must earnestly and often call upon him.

Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
    for I put my trust(A) in you.

You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
    abounding in love(B) to all who call to you.
Hear my prayer, Lord;
    listen to my cry(C) for mercy.

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