Psalms 86:17

Give me a sign for good; so that my haters may see it and be shamed; because you, Lord, have been my help and comfort.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast helped me, and comforted me.

In Context

16O be turned to me and have mercy on me: give your strength to your servant, and your salvation to the son of her who is your servant.

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Cross References

Psalms 40:1To the chief music-maker. Of David. A Psalm.

Psalms 71:9Do not give me up when I am old; be my help even when my strength is gone.

Psalms 71:21You will make me greater than before, and give me comfort on every side.

Psalms 109:29Let my haters be clothed with shame, covering themselves with shame as with a robe.

Isaiah 38:22And Hezekiah said, What is the sign that I will go up to the house of the Lord?

1 Corinthians 5:5That this man is to be handed over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may have forgiveness in the day of the Lord Jesus.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 86:9-17

Petitions and Praises; Prayer for Mercy and Grace. 8 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. 9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. 10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. 11 Teach me thy way, O Lord ; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. 12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.… Read the whole commentary →

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