Psalm 86

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Psalm 86 is a heartfelt prayer from David, seeking God's merciful help and guidance in times of trouble. David pleads with God to hear his prayers, to forgive him for his sins, and to teach him His ways. He expresses his confidence in God's power and willingness to answer his call and protect him from his enemies. The psalm ends with David's commitment to continue seeking God's guidance and obeying His commands.

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A Prayer for Help and Guidance

1 {A Prayer of David.} 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 trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.

8 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.

9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.

10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.

11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.

13 For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.

14 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.

15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

16 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.

17 Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.

Commentary

This psalm is a powerful testament to David's deep faith in God and his reliance on Him in times of need. David's humility and reverence for God are evident throughout the prayer, as he acknowledges his own unworthiness and desperate need for God's mercy and guidance. The psalm also highlights David's trust in God's character, as he praises Him for His goodness, compassion, and faithfulness. Today, we can be encouraged by David's example to turn to God in times of trouble, to seek His guidance and wisdom, and to trust in His unfailing love and grace.