Psalms 86:1
Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
King James Version
In Context
2Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
Cross References
Psalms 17:6I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
Psalms 31:2Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.
Psalms 40:17But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.
Psalms 102:1Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee.
Psalms 119:22Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
Psalms 142:1I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
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 →