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15 But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
slow to anger[a] and abundant in loyal love and faithfulness.
16 Turn to me and be gracious to me.
Give your strength to your servant,
and grant victory to the son[b] of your maidservant.
17 Do a sign that benefits me,
that those who hate me may see and be put to shame,
because you, O Yahweh, have helped me and comforted me.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 86:15 Literally “long of nostrils”
  2. Psalm 86:16 Or “Save the son”

15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious(A) God,
    slow to anger,(B) abounding(C) in love and faithfulness.(D)
16 Turn to me(E) and have mercy(F) on me;
    show your strength(G) in behalf of your servant;
save me, because I serve you
    just as my mother did.(H)
17 Give me a sign(I) of your goodness,
    that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,
    for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.

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