Psalms 86:1
Listen, Yahweh, and answer me, 1 for I am poor and oppressed. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
In Context
2Protect me, for I am loyal; 1 my God, save your servant who trusts in you. 1
Cross References
Psalms 17:6I call to you, for you answer me, God; turn your ear to me and listen when I speak. 1
Psalms 31:2Listen to me; rescue me quickly; 1 be my rock of refuge, 1 a stronghold to save me. 1
Psalms 40:17I am poor and needy; 1 yet the Lord thinks about me. 1 You are my help and you come to my rescue; 1 do not delay, my God.
Psalms 102:1Hear my prayer, Yahweh; 1 hear my cry to you. 1
Psalms 119:22Spare me from disgrace and humiliation, 1 for I have obeyed your covenant decrees. 1
Psalms 142:1With my voice I cry out for help to Yahweh; 1 with my voice I plead for Yahweh's favor. 1
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 →