Psalms 86:1
A Prayer by David.Hear, Lord, and answer me,for I am poor and needy.
New Heart English 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, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.
Cross References
Psalms 17:6I have called on you, for you will answer me, God.Turn your ear to me.Hear my speech.
Psalms 31:2Bow down your ear to me.Deliver me speedily.Be to me a strong rock,a house of defense to save me.
Psalms 40:17But I am poor and needy.May the Lord think about me.You are my help and my deliverer.Do not delay, my God.
Psalms 102:1A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before the Lord.Hear my prayer, Lord!Let my cry come to you.
Psalms 119:22Take reproach and contempt away from me,for I have kept your statutes.
Psalms 142:1A contemplation by David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.I cry with my voice to the Lord.With my voice, I ask 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 →