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Psalms 86

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1A Prayer by David. Hear, Yahweh, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you. 3Be merciful to me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. 4Bring joy to the soul of your servant, for to you, Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you. 6Hear, Yahweh, my prayer. Listen to the voice of my petitions. 7In the day of my trouble I will call on you, for you will answer me. 8There is no one like you among the gods, Lord, nor any deeds like your deeds. 9All nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord. They shall glorify your name. 10For you are great, and do wondrous things. You are God alone. 11Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name. 12I will praise you, Lord my God, with my whole heart. I will glorify your name forever more. 13For your loving kindness is great toward me. You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol. 14God, the proud have risen up against me. A company of violent men have sought after my soul, and they don’t hold regard for you before them. 15But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth. 16Turn to me, and have mercy on me! Give your strength to your servant. Save the son of your servant. 17Show me a sign of your goodness, that those who hate me may see it, and be shamed, because you, Yahweh, have helped me, and comforted me.

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Overview

Psalms 86 is a heartfelt prayer of David, expressing deep reliance on God amidst distress and adversity. The psalm opens with David crying out to the Lord, asking for mercy and help, as he is in trouble and needs divine intervention. He acknowledges God as gracious, merciful, and abounding in steadfast love, which reflects the character of God that David has come to trust. This chapter emphasizes the importance of prayer and the assurance that God hears the cries of His people, as seen in verses 1-7 where David pleads for God’s attention and deliverance from his enemies. The repeated calls for mercy highlight the theme of dependence on God’s grace and compassion, which is central to the believer's relationship with the Lord.

In the latter part of the psalm, David praises God for His uniqueness and greatness among the gods, affirming that there is none like Him. He expresses his desire to glorify God and to walk in His truth, asking for an undivided heart. This desire for a pure heart is a reflection of the believer's longing for holiness and devotion to God. The psalm concludes with a plea for God to save His servant and a declaration of David's trust in God’s faithfulness. Overall, Psalms 86 serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of seeking God in times of trouble and the assurance of His lovingkindness and faithfulness.

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  1. Exodus 15:11v8Exodus 15:11 asks who is like the Lord among the gods, emphasizing His holiness and wonders. Psalm 86:8 similarly declares that no gods are like the Lord, highlighting His uniqueness and greatness.
  2. 2 Samuel 7:22v82 Samuel 7:22 praises God's uniqueness and greatness, a theme echoed in Psalm 86:8-10, which declares that there is none like God among the gods, emphasizing His sovereignty and power.
  3. Psalms 70:5v1Psalm 70:5 and Psalm 86:1 both highlight the psalmist's humility and neediness, calling upon God as their helper and deliverer, underscoring reliance on God's mercy.
  4. Psalms 143:1v6Both passages are prayers of David, pleading for God's attentive ear and faithfulness in answering his cries for help.
  5. Revelation 15:4v9Revelation 15:4 speaks of all nations worshiping God, similar to Psalm 86:9 which prophesies that all nations will come and worship before the Lord.

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