Psalms 86:3
Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
In Context
2Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You.
4Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Cross References
Psalms 25:5Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.
Psalms 55:17Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.
Psalms 57:1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Psalms 88:9My eyes grow dim with grief. I call to You daily, O LORD; I spread out my hands to You.
Luke 2:37and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
Luke 18:7Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them?
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 →