Psalms 86:15
But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God,slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
16Turn to me, and have mercy on me!Give your strength to your servant.Save the son of your handmaid.
Cross References
Exodus 31:6I, behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all who are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you:
Numbers 14:18'The Lord is slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, forgiving iniquity and disobedience; and that will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and on the fourth generation.'
Nehemiah 9:17and refused to obey, neither were they mindful of your wonders that you did among them, but hardened their neck, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage. But you are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and did not forsake them.
Psalms 86:5For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive;abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.
Psalms 103:8The Lord is merciful and gracious,slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.
Psalms 130:4But there is forgiveness with you,therefore you are feared.
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 →