Psalms 86:2
Preserve my soul, for I am holy: save thy servant, O my God, that trusteth in thee.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 prayer for David himself. Incline thy ear, O Lord, and hear me: for I am needy and poor.
3Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I have cried to thee all the day.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7Not because you surpass all nations in number, is the Lord joined unto you, and hath chosen you, for you are the fewest of any people:
Psalms 4:3O ye sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love vanity, and seek after lying?
Psalms 16:1The inscription of a title to David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, for I have put trust in thee.
Psalms 25:2In thee, O my God, I put my trust; let me not be ashamed.
Psalms 31:14For I have heard the blame of many that dwell round about. While they assembled together against me, they consulted to take away my life.
Psalms 50:5Gather ye together his saints to him: who set his covenant before sacrifices.
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 →