Psalm 86:8-11 NIV

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 86:11-12

While we look to Christ as our glorious Head, let us see our personal interest in him, and, by virtue of our union with him, take up this language. John 14:26 . read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 86:8-17

8-17 Our God alone possesses almighty power and infinite love. Christ is the way and the truth. And the believing soul will be more desirous to be taught the way and the truth. And the believing soul will be more desirous to be taught the way and the truth of God, in order to walk therein, than to be delivered out of earthly distress. Those who set not the Lord before them, seek after believers' souls; but the compassion, mercy, and truth of God, will be their refuge and consolation. And those... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 86:1-17

David's Prayer in the Midst of Persecution. A prayer of David, the only hymn by the great king and prophet which was included by the collectors in this book of the psalter. We find here the same terms and phrases which are so familiar from the other psalms of David, particularly those written during the period of persecution. v. 1. Bow down Thine ear, in the attitude of the very closest attention, O Lord, hear me; for I am poor and needy. Cf Psalms 40:17. v. 2. Preserve my soul, in the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 86:1-17

Psalms 86:0A Prayer of David1 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... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 86:1-17

a Prayer to the God of Mercy Psalms 86:1-17 This psalm is largely composed of quotations. When the soul is in great need, it is not concerned with inventing new forms of address to God, but avails itself of well-known and well-worn phrases. Our Lord in Gethsemane “prayed the same words.” The background of the psalm is faith which reckons on God’s goodness. Thou art good , Psalms 86:5 ; thou art great , Psalms 86:10 ; thou art merciful and gracious , Psalms 86:15 . Be sure to build prayer... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 86:1-17

This psalm is peculiar in many ways. Its first peculiarity is that the name of God which dominates is Adonahy, or Lord, which indicates absolute Lordship, and by the use of which the singer shows his sense of submission and loyalty. The name Jehovah is used four times, thus revealing the singer’s sense of God as Helper; and the name God five times, thus revealing his consciousness of the Divine might. The supreme sense however, is that of the Divine authority. The next matter of special note... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 86:1-17

LXXXVI. The Prayer of a Godly Man in Affliction.— This Ps. is little more than a cento from the rest of the Psalter. Psalms 86:1-2 Samuel : . The Psalmist prays for succour, pleading God’ s mercy and his own piety. For piety, see Psalms 4:3. Psalms 86:8-2 Samuel : . The incomparable greatness of God, which all nations will in the end acknowledge. Psalms 86:11-Esther : . Prayer for Divine guidance and for a token that God is on his side, not on that of his more prosperous foes. Psalms 86:11 .... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 86:8

There is none like unto thee, either for power or readiness to hear and answer prayers. I am not now calling upon a deaf and impotent idol, for then I might cry my heart out, and all in vain, as they did, 1 Kings 18:26; &c, but upon the Almighty and most gracious God. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 86:9

So true is that which I have now said of thee, Psalms 86:8, that the time is coming when all the nations of the earth shall acknowledge it, and, forsaking their impotent idol, shall worship thee alone; which being a work of thy power and grace, clearly proves that no God is like to thee and no works like thine. And those words, whom thou hast made, are added to prevent or remove objections concerning the insuperable difficulty and incredibility of this work. The God, saith he, that made them... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 86:10

Doest wondrous things: this is added as a reason either why the nations should own the true God, because they should see his wonderful works; or why that great work, Psalms 86:9, was not incredible, but should certainly be accomplished. Art God alone; and all thee idols of the heathen are no gods, but vanities; as the Gentiles themselves shall see and acknowledge. read more

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 86:11-12

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 86:8-17

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 86:1-17

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 86:1-17

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 86:1-17

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 86:1-17

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 86:1-17

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 86:8

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 86:9

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 86:10

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