Psalms 86:2
Keep my soul, for I am godly; O thou my God, save thy servant who confideth in thee.
Darby Translation
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
1{A Prayer of David.} Incline thine ear, Jehovah, answer me; for I am afflicted and needy.
3Be gracious unto me, O Lord; for unto thee do I call all the day.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7Not because ye were more in number than all the peoples, hath Jehovah been attached to you and chosen you, for ye are the fewest of all the peoples;
Psalms 4:3But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
Psalms 16:1{Michtam of David.} Preserve me, O God: for I trust in thee.
Psalms 25:2My God, I confide in thee; let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Psalms 31:14But I confided in thee, Jehovah; I said, thou art my God.
Psalms 50:5Gather unto me my godly ones, those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice!
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 →