Psalms 86:16

Grant your strength to your servant, and save the child of your handmaid.

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In The King James Version

O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.

In Context

15But you are a God of pity and grace, patient and rich in kindness and faithfulness; turn to me with your grace, O Lord.

17Show me a sign of your favor, which those who hate me may see with confusion, since you, Lord, are my helper and comforter.

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Cross References

Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him. I was helped: so my heart is exultant, and in my song I will praise him.

Psalms 69:16Answer me, Lord, in your gracious kindness, turn to me in your great compassion.

Psalms 90:13Return, O Lord; why so long? Relent on your servants.

Psalms 119:94I am yours, O save me, for I give my mind to your precepts.

Psalms 138:3When I called you, you answered; you gave me strength, you inspired me.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 86:9-17

Petitions and Praises; Prayer for Mercy and Grace. 8 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. 9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. 10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. 11 Teach me thy way, O Lord ; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. 12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.… Read the whole commentary →

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