Psalms 86:1
A Canticle Psalm to the sons of Korah. Its foundations are in the holy mountains:
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
In Context
2the Lord loves the gates of Zion above all the tabernacles of Jacob.
Cross References
Psalms 17:6The sorrows of Hell encompassed me, and the snares of death intercepted me.
Psalms 31:2Blessed is the man to whom the Lord has not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Psalms 102:1To David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and bless his holy name, all that is within me.
Psalms 142:1A Psalm of David, when his son Absalom was pursuing him. O Lord, hear my prayer. Incline your ear to my supplication in your truth. Heed me according to your justice.
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 →