Psalms - Chapter 86

Psalms 86.1 Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. Psalms 86.2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. Psalms 86.3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. Psalms 86.4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. Psalms 86.5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Psalms 86.6 Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. Psalms 86.7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. Psalms 86.8 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. Psalms 86.9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. Psalms 86.10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. Psalms 86.11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. Psalms 86.12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore. Psalms 86.13 For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell. Psalms 86.14 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. Psalms 86.15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. Psalms 86.16 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid. Psalms 86.17 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.

Psalms : Chapter 86

Psalm 86: A Prayer of Trust and Devotion

Psalm 86 presents itself as a personal prayer, a cry from the heart for divine help and guidance. In times of need, how can we sincerely seek God? This intimate psalm reveals David's distressed heart, as he places his trust in God's goodness and infinite power.

Divine Attributes

This text highlights several essential divine attributes, such as mercy, forgiveness, and faithfulness. The themes of the oneness of God, the need for divine instruction, and the burning desire to glorify the Lord are prevalent throughout the psalm. Psalm 86 also teaches us how to transform anguish into worship, encouraging us to turn to God in our darkest moments.

Exploring Related Bible Passages

We invite you to explore five Bible passages that resonate with the themes of this personal psalm:

Meditating on these passages, we discover an invitation to develop a deeper relationship with our Creator, to find comfort in His presence, and to recognize His immeasurable goodness.