Psalms 86

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 86 of 150

¹ A Prayer of David. O Jehovah, stretch out Your ear, answer me, for I am an afflicted and needy one.

² Guard my soul, for I am Your godly one; O You, my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.

³ Be gracious to Me, O Lord, for I cry to You all the day.

Chapter Summary

David strengthens his prayer by the conscience of his religion, of his distress, and of God's goodness. A Prayer of David.

חֶ֫סֶד mercy, lovingkindness H2617 · TWOT 698a

תְּפִלָּה prayer H8605 · TWOT 1776a

סַלָּח ready to forgive H5546 · TWOT 1505a

חָנַן be gracious H2603 · TWOT 694

עֶ֫בֶד servant H5650 · TWOT 1553a

נֶ֫פֶשׁ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a

David

The king and psalmist; in his affliction he prays for grace, deliverance, and an undivided heart to fear Jehovah's name.

Proud Assembly Against David

An assembly of proud and terrifying men rises against David, seeking his life without setting God before them.

Psalms 86:14

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