Psalms 86:2
Keep my soul, for I am godly; O Thou my God, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 of David. Incline Thine ear, O LORD, and answer me; for I am poor and needy.
3Be gracious unto me, O Lord; for unto Thee do I cry all the day.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7The LORD did not set His love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people — for ye were the fewest of all peoples —
Psalms 4:3(4-4) But know that the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.
Psalms 16:1Michtam of David. Keep me, O God; for I have taken refuge in Thee.
Psalms 25:2O my God, in Thee have I trusted, let me not be ashamed; let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Psalms 31:14(31-15) But as for me, I have trusted in Thee, O LORD; I have said: 'Thou art my God.'
Psalms 50:5'Gather My saints together unto Me; 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 →