Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 86:8
Psalms 86:8. Among the gods The false gods, whom the heathen worship; there is none like unto thee None so wise, so mighty, so good; none so able and willing to hear and answer prayer. I am not now calling on a deaf and impotent idol, for then my prayers, however fervent and importunate, would be in vain, (as those of Baal’s worshippers were, 1 Kings 18:26,) but I am calling on the almighty and most gracious God. Neither are there any works like unto thy works This is an undeniable... read more
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