Psalms 86:1
A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
In Context
2Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You.
Cross References
Psalms 17:6I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.
Psalms 31:2Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.
Psalms 40:17But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay.
Psalms 102:1A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You.
Psalms 119:22Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
Psalms 142:1A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.
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 →