Psalms 86:5
For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; and abundant in mercy unto all them that call upon you.
Updated King James Version
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In Context
4Rejoice the soul of your servant: for unto you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
6Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
Cross References
Nehemiah 9:17And refused to obey, neither were mindful of your wonders that you did among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but you are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsook them not.
Psalms 36:7How excellent is your loving kindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of your wings.
Psalms 52:1Why boast you yourself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endures continually.
Psalms 69:16Hear me, O LORD; for your loving kindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of your tender mercies.
Psalms 103:3Who forgives all yours iniquities; who heals all your diseases;
Psalms 119:68You are good, and do good; teach me your 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 →