- The Psalmist in his prayers of pleas and praise gave great insights into the character of God
Psalms 86:1-17
[1]Listen to me, Lord, and answer me, for I am helpless and weak.
[2]Save me from death, because I am loyal to you; save me, for I am your servant and I trust in you.
[3]You are my God, so be merciful to me; I pray to you all day long.
[4]Make your servant glad, O Lord, because my prayers go up to you.
[5]You are good to us and forgiving, full of constant love for all who pray to you.
[6]Listen, Lord, to my prayer; hear my cries for help.
[7]I call to you in times of trouble, because you answer my prayers.
[8]There is no god like you, O Lord, not one has done what you have done.
[9]All the nations that you have created will come and bow down to you; they will praise your greatness.
[10]You are mighty and do wonderful things; you alone are God.
[11]Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do, and I will obey you faithfully; teach me to serve you with complete devotion.
[12]I will praise you with all my heart, O Lord my God; I will proclaim your greatness for ever.
[13]How great is your constant love for me! You have saved me from the grave itself.
[14]The proud are coming against me, O God; a cruel gang is trying to kill me — people who pay no attention to you.
[15]But you, O Lord, are a merciful and loving God, always patient, always kind and faithful.
[16]Turn to me and have mercy on me; strengthen me and save me, because I serve you, just as my mother did.
[17]Show me proof of your goodness, Lord; those who hate me will be ashamed when they see that you have given me comfort and help.