Psalms 86:1

Bow down, O Yahweh, thine ear—answer me, For, oppressed and needy, am I;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.

In Context

2O guard my life, For, a man of lovingkindness, am I,—Save thy servant, O thou my God, [Thy servant] who trusteth in thee;

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Cross References

Psalms 17:6I, have called upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O GOD,—Incline thine ear unto me, Hear thou my speech:

Psalms 31:2Incline unto me, thine ear, Speedily rescue me,—Become to me a Rock of refuge, a Place of security, For saving me.

Psalms 40:17But, I, being oppressed and needy, May My Lord devise for me,—My help and my deliverer, thou art! O my God, do not tarry!

Psalms 102:1O Yahweh, hear thou my prayer, and let, my cry for help, unto thee, enter in.

Psalms 119:22Roll from off me, reproach and contempt, For, thy testimonies, have I observed.

Psalms 142:1With my voice—to Yahweh, make I outcry, With my voice—to Yahweh, make I 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 →

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