Psalms 86:2
the Lord loves the gates of Zion above all the tabernacles of Jacob.
Catholic Public Domain 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
1A Canticle Psalm to the sons of Korah. Its foundations are in the holy mountains:
3Glorious things are being said of you, O City of God.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7It is not because you surpass all the nations in number that the Lord has joined with you and has chosen you, for you are the least numerous of any people.
Psalms 4:3Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? Pause
Psalms 16:1A Prayer of David. Lord, listen to my justice, attend to my supplication. Pay attention to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips.
Psalms 25:2Examine me, Lord, and test me: enkindle my temperament and my heart.
Psalms 50:5For I know my iniquity, and my sin is ever before me.
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 →