psalm-86:11-12,-psalm-54:6-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:11

True religion, and what it calls for. I. THE ESSENCE OF ALL TRUE RELIGION IS THE FEAR OF GOD . "To fear thy Name," says the psalmist, and so saying he sets forth the central nature of real religion. But this fear II. THERE CAN BE NO SUCH RELIGION UNLESS THE HEART BE IN IT . Intellect may be there, Reason give her assent. Approval may be expressed—it often is. Deep feeling experienced, this not unusual; but unless the heart, the will—for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:11

The desire to be whole-hearted. This verse contains a prayer "against distraction and division of heart, of course with the desire of its being knit as a whole to God." Perowne expresses the idea skilfully, "Suffer my heart no longer to scatter itself upon a multiplicity of objects, to be drawn hither and thither by a thousand different aims; but turn all its powers, all its affections, in one direction, collect them in one focus, make them all one in thee." Our Lord impressed the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:11

Single-heartedness. "Unite my heart to fear thy Name." I. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRAYER ? 1 . It is prayer against double-mindedness. "The flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh," etc. Two masters in the house whom we alternately serve—the heavenly and the earthly. Two steering the boat of our lives. 2 . For wholeness or entireness of mind in the service of God. That the divided heart may be made one. That the conflicting aims should... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:11-17

The third strophe is almost equally divided between prayer and praise, Psalms 86:11 , Psalms 86:16 , and Psalms 86:17 being devoted to the one; and Psalms 86:12 , Psalms 86:13 , and Psalms 86:15 to the other. Psalms 86:14 is of the nature of a complaint. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:12

I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart; i.e. "with an undivided heart." And I will glorify thy Name (see Psalms 86:9 ) forevermore. A belief in immortality is implied, if not formally asserted. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 86:11

Teach me thy way, O Lord - That is, in the present emergency. Show me what thou wouldst have me to do that I may obtain thy favor, and thy gracious help.I will walk in thy truth - I will live and act in accordance with what thou dost declare to be true. Whatever that may be, I will pursue it, having no will of my own.Unite my heart to fear thy name - That is, to worship, obey, and honor thee.(a) The end which he desired to secure was that he might truly fear God, or properly reverence and honor... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 86:12

I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart - This is but carrying out the idea in the previous verse. He would give his whole heart to God. He would allow nothing to divide or distract his affections. He would withhold nothing from God.And I will glorify thy name for evermore - Not merely in the present emergency; but I will do it ever onward - even to eternity. The meaning is, that he would in all cases, and at all times - in this world and in the world to come - honor God. He would... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 86:11

Psalms 86:11. Teach me thy way Wherein thou wouldst have me to walk. As thou hast taught me by thy word, so also teach me by thy Spirit, that I may clearly discern thy will and my duty, in all conditions and circumstances. I will walk in thy truth In the way of thy testimonies and precepts, which are true and right in all things; and the only true rule of thy worship and service, and the only true way to happiness. Unite my heart to fear thy name Engage and knit my whole heart to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 86:12-13

Psalms 86:12-13. I will praise thee, O Lord, &c. Not only as the Lord, but as my God. And I will do it with all my heart That is, with readiness, cheerfulness, and fervency, and with a sincere regard to thy honour; for I will glorify thy name And that not for a time merely, but for evermore I will glorify thee as long as I live, and hope to be glorifying thee to all eternity. For great is thy mercy toward me It is a fountain inexhaustibly full, sending forth streams... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 86:1-17

Psalms 85-86 The steadfast love of GodIsrael had again suffered God’s punishment in being defeated by its enemies. The psalmist reminds God that when this happened in the past, God forgave his people and poured out his blessings on them afresh (85:1-3). Would he not, therefore, in the present crisis do the same once more (4-7)? The psalmist thinks longingly of the spiritual paradise that results when people are living in a right relation with their God. Steadfast love flows down from God and is... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:11-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 86:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 86:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 86:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 86:12-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 86:1-17

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