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You are my God;[a] have pity on me, O Lord,
    for to you I cry out all day long.
Give joy to the soul of your servant,
    for to you, O Lord,
    I lift up my soul.[b]
O Lord, you are kind and forgiving,
    filled with kindness[c] for all who cry to you.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 86:3 You are my God: indeed, God himself has chosen David to be his servant (see 1 Sam 13:14; 15:28; 16:12; 2 Sam 7:8).
  2. Psalm 86:4 My soul: see note on Ps 6:4.
  3. Psalm 86:5 Kindness: see note on Ps 6:5.