Psalms 86:2
Preserve my life, for I am devoted to thee! Save, O thou my God! thy servant who trusteth in thee!
Noyes Bible
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
1“A prayer of David.” Incline thine ear, O LORD! and hear me, For I am poor and distressed!
3Have pity upon me, O Lord! For to thee do I cry daily!
Cross References
Psalms 4:3Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.
Psalms 16:1“A psalm off David.” Preserve me, O God! for to thee do I look for help.
Psalms 25:2O my God! I trust in thee; let me not be put to shame! Let not my enemies triumph over me!
Psalms 31:14But I trust in thee, O Jehovah! I say, “Thou art my God!”
Psalms 50:5“Gather together before me my godly ones, Who 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 →