Psalms 86:1
A Prayer of David. Incline Thine ear, O LORD, and answer me; for I am poor and needy.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 that trusteth in Thee.
Cross References
Psalms 17:6As for me, I call upon Thee, for Thou wilt answer me, O God; incline Thine ear unto me, hear my speech.
Psalms 31:2(31-3) Incline Thine ear unto me, deliver me speedily; be Thou to me a rock of refuge, even a fortress of defence, to save me.
Psalms 40:17(40-18) But, as for me, that am poor and needy, the Lord will account it unto me; Thou art my help and my deliverer; O my God, tarry not.
Psalms 102:1(102-1) A Prayer of the afflicted, when he fainteth, and poureth out his complaint before the LORD. (102-2) O LORD, hear my prayer, and let my cry come unto Thee.
Psalms 119:22Take away from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept Thy testimonies.
Psalms 142:1(142-1) Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer. (142-2) With my voice I cry unto the LORD; with my voice I make supplication unto the LORD.
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 →