Psalms 86:5

A man shall say, Zion is my mother; 1 And such a man was born in her; 1 And the Highest himself has founded her. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

In Context

4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: 1 Behold also the Philistines, and Tyre, and the people of the Ethiopians: 1 These were born there. 1

6The Lord shall recount it in the writing of the people, 1 And of these princes that were born in her. Pause. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 36:7Submit thyself to the Lord, and supplicate him: 1 Fret not thyself because of him that prospers in his way, 1 At the man that does unlawful deeds. 1

Psalms 52:1For the end, a Psalm of David upon Mahalath, of instruction. 1

Psalms 103:3Who covers his chambers with waters; 1 Who makes the clouds his chariot; 1 Who walks on the wings of the wind. 1

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 →

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