Psalms 86:4
Make glad the soul of your servant; for it is lifted up to you, O Lord.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
In Context
3Have mercy on me, O Lord; for my cry goes up to you all the day.
5You are good, O Lord, and full of forgiveness; your mercy is great to all who make their cry to you.
Cross References
Psalms 25:1Of David. To you, O Lord, my soul is lifted up.
Psalms 62:8\62:7\In God is my salvation, and my glory; the Rock of my strength, and my safe place.
Isaiah 61:3To give them a fair head-dress in place of dust, the oil of joy in place of the clothing of grief, praise in place of sorrow; so that they may be named trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, and so that he may have glory.
Isaiah 66:13For this cause says the Lord God, My servants will have food, but you will be in need of food: my servants will have drink, but you will be dry: my servants will have joy, but you will be shamed:
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 →