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.

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Chapter Summary

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

Key Hebrew Words

צָ֭רָתִ֥ vexer H6869 · TWOT 1974b
עָ֭רִיצִים awe-inspiring H6184 · TWOT 1702b
תַּחְתִּיָּֽה lower H8482 · TWOT 2504b
עָנִ֖י poor H6041 · TWOT 1652d
נַפְשִׁ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a

People & Context

Proud Assembly Against David

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

Timeline

Proud Assembly Against David

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

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