Psalms 86:1
A prayer for David himself. Incline thy ear, O Lord, and hear me: for I am needy and poor.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
In Context
2Preserve my soul, for I am holy: save thy servant, O my God, that trusteth in thee.
Cross References
Psalms 17:6I have cried to thee, for thou, O God, hast heard me: O incline thy ear unto me, and hear my words.
Psalms 31:2In thee, O Lord, have I hoped, Iet me never be confounded: deliver me in thy justice.
Psalms 40:17Let all that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee : and let such as love thy salvation say always : The Lord be magnified.
Psalms 102:1The prayer of the poor man, when he was anxious, and poured out his supplication before the Lord.
Psalms 142:1I have cried to the, O Lord, hear me: hearken to my voice, when I cry to thee.
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 →