Psalms 86:2
Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
Revised Version 1895
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
1Bow down thine ear, O LORD, and answer me; for I am poor and needy.
3Be merciful unto me, O Lord; for unto thee do I cry all the day long.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all peoples:
Psalms 4:3But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Psalms 16:1Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
Psalms 25:2O my God, in thee have I trusted, let me not be ashamed; let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Psalms 31:14But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
Psalms 50:5Gather my saints together unto me; those that 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 →