Psalms 86

Great Is Your Steadfast Love

1 Bow down thine ear, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., hear me: for I am poor and needy. References Lord: Psalms 34:6, 40:17, Isaiah 37:17, 66:2, Luke 4:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:6, 31:2, Daniel 9:18, Matthew 5:3, James 2:5 +5

2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, saveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). thy servant that trusteth in thee. References God: Psalms 4:3. Faith: Psalms 25:2. Holy: John 17:11

3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. Grace: Psalms 4:1, 56:1, 57:1. References Lord: Psalms 88:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 25:5, 55:17, Luke 2:37, 18:7, Ephesians 6:18 +4

4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. References Lord: Psalms 25:1, Isaiah 61:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 51:12, 62:8, 143:8

5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Grace: Psalms 86:15, 103:8, 130:7, Exodus 34:6, Nehemiah 9:17, Joel 2:13. References Lord: Psalms 145:18, Acts 2:21. Good: Psalms 25:8, 119:68 +5

6 Give ear, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. References Lord: Psalms 130:2. Prayer: Psalms 17:1

7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:6, 18:6, 50:15, 91:15, 142:1, 142:3, Isaiah 26:16, Jonah 2:2, Hebrews 5:7 +4

8 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. References God: Psalms 89:8, Exodus 15:11, Deuteronomy 3:24, 4:34, Isaiah 40:18, Daniel 3:29. References Lord: Psalms 89:6, Jeremiah 10:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 136:4, Isaiah 40:25 +5

9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. References Lord: Psalms 102:15, Isaiah 11:9, 59:19, Revelation 11:15. Creation: Psalms 102:18, Isaiah 43:7, Revelation 15:4. Worship: Psalms 66:4, Isaiah 66:23. Parallel theme: Psalms 72:19 +5

10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. References God: Psalms 72:18, 86:8, Exodus 15:11, Deuteronomy 32:39, Isaiah 37:16, 37:20, Mark 12:29, 1 Corinthians 8:4, Ephesians 4:6. Parallel theme: Acts 4:30 +5

11 Teach me thy way, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. References Lord: Psalms 5:8, 25:12, 27:11, 119:33, Colossians 3:17. Truth: Psalms 26:3, Ephesians 4:21, 2 John 1:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:73, Job 34:32 +5

12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore. References God: Deuteronomy 6:5, Romans 15:6, 1 Corinthians 6:20. References Lord: Ephesians 5:19

13 For great is thy mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell. Grace: Psalms 57:10, Job 33:24, Luke 1:58. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:10, 30:3, 56:13, 88:6, 116:8, Job 33:28, 1 Thessalonians 1:10 +5

14 O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them. Resurrection: Psalms 54:3

15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truthTruth: אֱמֶת (Emet). The Hebrew emet (אֱמֶת) means truth or faithfulness—reliability and conformity to reality. God is true (emet), utterly faithful to His word and character.. Grace: Psalms 85:10, 86:5, 103:8, 111:4, 130:7, 145:8, Nehemiah 9:17, Joel 2:13, Micah 7:18, Ephesians 1:7 +5

16 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and saveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). the son of thine handmaid. Salvation: Psalms 119:94. Grace: Psalms 25:16, 119:132. Parallel theme: Psalms 69:16, 84:5, 90:13, 116:16, Ephesians 6:10, Philippians 4:13, Colossians 1:11 +5

17 Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., hast holpen me, and comforted me. References Lord: Psalms 40:1, Isaiah 38:22, 1 Corinthians 5:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 74:9, 109:29, Judges 6:17