Psalms 86:6
Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer: and attend to the voice of my petition.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
In Context
5For thou, O Lord, art sweet and mild: and plenteous in mercy to all that call upon thee.
7I have called upon thee in the day of my trouble: because thou hast heard me.
Cross References
Nehemiah 1:11I beseech thee, O Lord, let thy ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants who desire to fear thy name: and direct thy servant this day, and give him mercy before this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.
Psalms 17:1The prayer of David. Hear, O Lord, my justice: attend to my supplication. Give ear unto my prayer, which proceedeth not from deceitful lips.
Psalms 130:2Often have they fought against me from my youth: but they could not prevail over 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 →