Psalms 86:11. Unite my heart, &c.— Keep close my heart, Mudge. The expression denotes the contrary to hypocrisy, or to an insincere and partial obedience, as commonly expressed by a double heart. read more
8. neither . . . works—literally, "nothing like thy works," the "gods" have none at all. read more
9, 10. The pious Jews believed that God's common relation to all would be ultimately acknowledged by all men (Psalms 45:12-16; Psalms 47:9). read more
11. Teach—Show, point out. the way—of Providence. walk in thy truth—according to its declarations. unite my heart—fix all my affections (Psalms 12:2; James 4:8). to fear thy name—(compare Psalms 86:12) to honor Thy perfections. read more
1. A request for protection 86:1-10David appealed to God for preservation as a dependent, needy believer who sought to walk in trust and obedience with his God. He viewed God’s granting of his request as based on His grace, not something God owed him. He looked forward to rejoicing when the answer came."Hope begins with submitting oneself fully to the protection of God." [Note: VanGemeren, p. 557.] David’s attitude of humility comes through in the terms he used in addressing God in this psalm.... read more
Psalms 86On the basis of God’s goodness, David asked the Lord to demonstrate His strength by opposing the proud who exalted themselves against him. This is the only psalm ascribed to David in Book 3 (Psalms 73-89). It is an individual lament psalm that speaks out of a situation of disorientation. It is a virtual mosaic of other psalms, and its quotations are almost verbatim.Verses in Psalms 86Similar verses elsewherePsalms 86:1Psalms 17:6; Psalms 31:2; Psalms 35:10; Psalms 37:14; and Psalms... read more
2. A request for greater understanding 86:11-13David’s request to know God’s way more fully is typical of the desire of any sincere believer who wants to walk humbly and obediently with his God (cf. Exodus 33:13; Philippians 3:8-10). The motive behind this request was God’s glory (Psalms 86:12). The psalmist appreciated God’s present loyal love for him and His spiritual salvation. read more
This is a Psalm of general supplication for help in trouble, and breathes a devout spirit of gratitude and confidence towards God. Specially remarkable is the hope of Psalms 86:9 that God will be universally worshipped. The Ps. is made up of quotations from other Pss. and portions of the OT., and is to be dated after the return from the exile.1. Hear] RV ’answer.’ Poor and needy] see Psalms 40:17; Psalms 70:5. 2. Preserve my soul, etc.] see Psalms 25:20. Holy] RV ’godly’; rather, ’one whom thou... read more
(8) For the sources of this verse see marginal reference and Exodus 15:11. After expressing his conviction of God’s willingness to hear prayer, the psalmist goes on to his confidence in Divine power to save. read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 86:9
Psalms 86:9. All nations, &c.— This, if applied to Hezekiah, may signify all the neighbouring nations. See 2 Chronicles 32:23. But it may also be considered as a prediction of the calling of the Gentiles under the Messiah. See Romans 15:9. read more