Psalms 86:2
Preserve my soul, for I am godly.You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.
New Heart English 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
1A Prayer by David.Hear, Lord, and answer me,for I am poor and needy.
3Be merciful to me, Lord,for I call to you all day long.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7The Lord did not set his love on you, nor choose you, because you were more in number than any people; for you were the fewest of all peoples:
Psalms 4:3But know that the Lord has set apart for himself him who is godly:The Lord will hear when I call to him.
Psalms 16:1A Poem by David.Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge.
Psalms 25:2My God,BETI have trusted in you.Do not let me be shamed.Do not let my enemies triumph over me.GIMEL
Psalms 31:14But I trust in you, Lord.I said, "You are my God."
Psalms 50:5"Gather my holy ones together to me,those 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 →