Psalms 86:1
{A Prayer of David.} Incline thine ear, Jehovah, answer me; for I am afflicted and needy.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
In Context
2Keep my soul, for I am godly; O thou my God, save thy servant who confideth in thee.
Cross References
Psalms 17:6I have called upon thee, for thou answerest me, O God. Incline thine ear unto me, hear my speech.
Psalms 31:2Incline thine ear to me, deliver me speedily; be a strong rock to me, a house of defence to save me.
Psalms 40:17But I am afflicted and needy: the Lord thinketh upon me. Thou art my help and my deliverer: my God, make no delay.
Psalms 102:1{A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before Jehovah.} Jehovah, hear my prayer, and let my cry come unto thee.
Psalms 119:22Roll off from me reproach and contempt; for I observe thy testimonies.
Psalms 142:1{An instruction of David; when he was in the cave: a prayer.} I cry unto Jehovah with my voice: with my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication.
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 →