Psalms 86:1
A Psalm of a Song for the sons of Korah. 1 His foundations are in the holy mountains. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
In Context
2The Lord loves the gates of Zion, 1 More than all the tabernacles of Jacob. 1
Cross References
Psalms 17:6The pangs of hell came round about me: 1 The snares of death prevented me. 1
Psalms 31:2Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin, 1 And in whose mouth there is no guile. 1
Psalms 102:1A Psalm of David. 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; 1 And all that is within me, bless his holy name. 1
Psalms 142:1A Psalm of David, when his son pursued him. 1 O Lord, attend to my prayer: 1 Hearken to my supplication in thy truth; 1 Hear me in thy righteousness. 1
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 →