Psalms 86:1
Bow down thine ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
In Context
2Preserve my soul, for I am devout. O thou my God, save thy servant who trusts in thee.
Cross References
Psalms 17:6I have called upon thee, for thou will answer me, O God. Incline thine ear to me, [and] hear my speech.
Psalms 31:2Bow down thine ear to me. Deliver me speedily. Be thou to me a strong rock, a house of defense to save me.
Psalms 40:17But I am poor and needy, [yet] LORD thinks upon me. Thou are my help and my deliverer. Make no delay, O my God.
Psalms 102:1Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come to thee.
Psalms 119:22Take away from me reproach and contempt, for I have kept thy testimonies.
Psalms 142:1I cry with my voice to LORD. With my voice to LORD I make supplication.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 86:1
This psalm is entitled "a prayer of David;" probably it was not penned upon any particular occasion, but was a prayer he often used himself, and recommended to others for their use, especially in a day of affliction. Many think that David penned this prayer as a type of Christ, "who in the days of his flesh offered up strong cries," Heb. v. 7 . David, in this prayer (according to the nature of that duty), I. Gives glory to God, ver. 8-10 , 12 , 13 . II. Seeks for grace and favour from God, that God would hear his… Read the whole commentary →