Psalms 86:5
For, thou, O My Lord, art good and forgiving, And abundant in lovingkindness, to all who call upon thee.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
4Rejoice the soul of thy servant, For, unto thee, O My Lord, my soul, do I lift.
6Give ear, O Yahweh, unto my prayer, And attend unto the voice of my supplications.
Cross References
Nehemiah 9:17but refused to hearken, neither kept in mind thy wonders which thou hadst done with them, but they hardened their neck, and appointed a head that they might return to their servitude, in their perverseness. But, thou, art a God of forgivenesses, gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness, and didst not forsake them.
Psalms 36:7How precious thy lovingkindness, O God,—Therefore, the sons of men, under the shadow of thy wings, seek refuge:
Psalms 52:1Why dost thou boast thyself of wickedness, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of GOD, [lasteth] all the day.
Psalms 69:16Answer me, O Yahweh, for good is thy lovingkindness, According to the abounding of thy compassions, turn thou towards me:
Psalms 103:3Who forgiveth all thine iniquity, Who healeth all thy diseases;
Psalms 119:68Good, thou art, and doing good, Teach me thy statutes.
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 →