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Psalms, 86

1. <A Prayer of David.> Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I [am] poor and needy.

1. Listen, O Lord, and answer me, for I am afflicted and needy.

2. Preserve my soul; for I [am] holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

2. Preserve my life for I am God-fearing; save your servant who trusts in you.

3. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.

3. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all day.

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

4. Bring joy to the soul of your servant, for you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

5. For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

5. You are good and forgiving, O Lord, caring for those who call on you.

6. Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.

6. Listen, O Lord, to my prayer, hear the voice of my pleading.

7. In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.

7. I call on you in the time of my trouble for you will answer me.

8. Among the gods [there is] none like unto thee, O Lord; neither [are there any works] like unto thy works.

8. None is like you among the gods, your works are beyond compare.

9. All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.

9. All the nations you have made will come; they will worship before you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name.

10. For thou [art] great, and doest wondrous things: thou [art] God alone.

10. For you are great, and wonderful are your deeds; you alone are God.

11. Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

11. Teach me, O Lord, how to walk in your truth, that my heart may fear your name.

12. I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.

12. I give thanks to you, O Lord my God; I will glorify your name forever,

13. For great [is] thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.

13. for great has been your love for me, you have saved me from the grave.

14. O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent [men] have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.

14. O God, the insolent are against me; a band of cut-throats, evildoers who do not hold you in reverence.

15. But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

15. But you, O Lord God, are merciful, slow to anger, loving and faithful.

16. O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.

16. Turn to me, take pity on me; give your strength to your servant, and save the child of your handmaid.

17. Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see [it], and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.

17. Give me a sign of your grace, that my foes may see to their disgrace, that you, O Lord, are my help and comfort.



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Footnotes:

86:1-4 - David cries out to God for mercy, trusting that He hears the pleas of those in need. The psalm emphasizes humility and trust in God as a source of help and comfort (see also Psalm 34:17 and James 4:6).

86:5-7 - The psalmist extols God's goodness and readiness to forgive and show faithful love to those who cry out to Him. God's readiness to listen is a central theme (see also 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 145:18).

86:8-10 - The psalmist acknowledges that there is no other god like the Lord, extolling His power and His mighty works. This passage highlights God's uniqueness and His dominion over all nations (see also Isaiah 45:5-6 and 1 Corinthians 8:4-6).

86:11-13 - David asks God for a whole heart so that he can fear Him and walk in His ways. God's faithfulness is a cause for praise, and His grace brings deliverance (see also Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 119:33-34).

86:14-17 - David faces enemies, but trusts in God's compassion and protection. He concludes with a request for God to show a sign of His goodness and protection (see also Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:31).

Verses related to Psalms, 86:

Psalm 86 is a personal prayer for help and guidance. How can we seek God in times of need? This intimate psalm reveals David's heart in distress, trusting in the goodness and power of God. The text highlights divine attributes such as mercy, forgiveness and fidelity. Themes such as the oneness of God, the need for divine instruction, and the desire to glorify the Lord are prominent. Psalm 86 teaches how to transform anguish into worship. Investigate with us five biblical passages that align with the themes of this personal psalm.

Exodus 34:6: "And the Lord passed by before him, and cried, Lord, Lord God, merciful, gracious, and longsuffering, and abounding in steadfast love and truth." - This verse echoes God's description in Psalm 86:15, emphasizing His mercy and grace.

John 17:3: "And this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent." - It reflects the psalmist's desire to know the ways of God, expressed in Psalm 86:11.

Isaiah 37:20: "Now therefore, O Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you alone are the Lord." - It echoes the request for deliverance and the recognition of God's uniqueness in Psalm 86:8-10.

Micah 7:18: "Who, O God, is like you, who forgives iniquity and forgets the transgression of the remainder of your inheritance? The Lord does not hold back His anger forever, because He delights in kindness." - It reflects Psalm 86's emphasis on God's mercy and forgiveness.

1 Peter 5:7: "Casting all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you." - It relates to the psalmist's trust in God in times of distress, as expressed in Psalm 86:7.

FAQ:

What does the psalmist ask of God in Psalm 86?

The psalmist asks God for mercy, protection, and an answer to his cry, recognizing that only He can save and restore. (Psalm 86:1-7)

How does the psalmist describe the nature of God in Psalm 86?

The psalmist describes God as kind, merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in love and faithfulness. (Psalm 86:5-15)

What does the psalmist ask for in relation to his enemies?

The psalmist asks God to protect them, defeat their enemies, and grant them a clear victory. (Psalm 86:14-17)

How does the psalmist express his trust in God?

The psalmist expresses trust in God, confident that He will hear and answer his prayers, even in times of distress. (Psalm 86:8-13)

What does Psalm 86 teach about prayer?

Psalm 86 teaches that we should pray with sincerity, confidence, and acknowledge God's sovereignty in our lives. (Psalm 86:1-17)


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