An Edited Psalm

Psalm 86

Hear me, Lord, and answer me,
    for I am poor and needy.
 Guard my life, for I am [trying to be] faithful to you;
    save your servant who trusts [is trying to trust] in you.
You are my God; have mercy on me, Lord,
    for I call to you all day long.

Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
    for I [am trying to] put my trust in you.

You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
    abounding in love to all who call to you. 
Hear my prayer, Lord;
    listen to my cry for mercy.
When I am in distress, I call to you,
    because you answer me. [please answer me!]

 Among the gods there is none like you, Lord;
    no deeds can compare with yours.
 All the nations you have made
    will come and worship before you, Lord;
    they will bring glory to your name.
 For you are great and do marvelous deeds;
    you alone are God.

 Teach me your way, Lord,
    that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart,
    that I may fear your name.
 I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
    I will glorify your name forever.
 For great is your love toward me;
    you have delivered me from the depths, [please do so now!]
    from the realm of the dead.

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
    slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
 Turn to me and have mercy on me;
    show your strength in behalf of your servant;
save me, because I [want to] serve you
    just as my mother did. [and father do.]
 Give me a sign of your goodness,
    for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me. [please do so again!]