Introduction
A Prayer of David.
The inexpressible tenderness and plaintive tone of this psalm appeal directly to the deepest feelings of the heart. The psalmist is in a state of full acceptance and communion with God, (Psalms 86:2,) but is in great affliction, and closely beset by proud, powerful, and tyrannical enemies. Psalms 86:14. He rests his cause upon his own integrity and purity, (Psalms 86:1-2;) upon the abundant goodness of God, (Psalms 86:5; Psalms 86:15;) upon the greatness and supremacy of God, (Psalms 86:8-10;) upon the fact of his own past deliverance from the deepest depths of trouble, (Psalms 86:13;) and upon the consideration of the public effect that should be gained by showing openly that God was on the side of the king, (Psalms 86:17.) The psalm suits best the condition of David at Mahanaim during Absalom’s rebellion. 2 Samuel 17:24; 2 Samuel 18:0. TITLE:
A Prayer of David Tephillah ( prayer) distinguishes it from homiletic, praise, and Maschil psalms. See note on title of Psalms 17:0
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