Psalms 86:2
Preserve my soul, for I am devout. O thou my God, save thy servant who trusts in thee.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
In Context
1Bow down thine ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
3Be merciful to me, O LORD, for to thee do I cry all the day long.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people, for ye were the fewest of all peoples,
Psalms 4:3But know that LORD has set apart for himself him who is holy. LORD will hear when I call to him.
Psalms 16:1Preserve me, O God, for in thee do I take refuge.
Psalms 25:2O my God, in thee I have trusted. Let me not be put to shame. Let not my enemies triumph over me.
Psalms 31:14But I trusted in thee, O LORD. I said, Thou are my God.
Psalms 50:5Gather my sanctified together to me, those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 86:2-8
Humble Petitions. 1 Bow down thine ear, O Lord , hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. 4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. 6 Give ear, O Lord , unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. 7 In the day of my… Read the whole commentary →