Psalms 86:2
Keep my soul, for I [am] pious, Save Thy servant — who is trusting to Thee, O Thou, my God.
Young's Literal Translation
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
1A Prayer of David. Incline, O Jehovah, Thine ear, Answer me, for I [am] poor and needy.
3Favour me, O Lord, for to Thee I call all the day.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7'Not because of your being more numerous than any of the peoples hath Jehovah delighted in you, and fixeth on you, for ye [are] the least of all the peoples,
Psalms 4:3And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
Psalms 16:1A Secret Treasure of David. Preserve me, O God, for I did trust in Thee.
Psalms 25:2My God, in Thee I have trusted, Let me not be ashamed, Let not mine enemies exult over me.
Psalms 31:14And I on Thee — I have trusted, O Jehovah, I have said, 'Thou [art] my God.'
Psalms 50:5Gather ye to Me My saints, Making covenant with Me over a 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 →