Psalms 86:5
For thou, LORD, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in loving kindness to all those who call upon thee.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
4Rejoice the soul of thy servant, for to thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
6Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer, and hearken to the voice of my supplications.
Cross References
Nehemiah 9:17and refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou did among them, but stiffened their neck. And in their rebellion they appointed a captain to return to their bondage. But thou are a God ready to pardon, gracious a
Psalms 36:7How precious is thy loving kindness, O God, and the sons of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.
Psalms 52:1Why boast thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God [is] continual.
Psalms 69:16Answer me, O LORD, for thy loving kindness is good. According to the multitude of thy tender mercies turn thou to me,
Psalms 103:3who forgives all thine iniquities, who heals all thy diseases,
Psalms 119:68Thou are good, and do good. Teach me thy statutes.
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 →