←Psalm 86→BSB

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Key Terms

Kindness (Solidarity) 9 To Be Kindly Disposed 7 Treat With Honor and Respect 7 Truth (Faithfulness) 5 Fear 4 To Acknowledge 4 Mighty (Ruthless) 3 Compassionate 3 Save (Help) 2 Trust 2 Forgiving 2 Plea for Mercy 2 Way of Life 2 Generous 2 Loyal Person Salvation Salvation (State) Save (Restore) Salvation (Physical) Salvation (Deliverance) Salvation (Rescuer) Save (Rescue) Salvation (Means) Saving (Means) Forgive Forgive (Remove Guilt) Forgive (Grant Pardon) Spare (Release) Hand Over Forgiveness (Remove Guilt) Forgive (Wipe Out) Forgiveness (Pardon) Have Mercy To Cover (Forgive) Cover (Figurative) Be Kind Kindness (Benevolence) Kindness (Graciousness) Kindness (Affection) Supplication Bring Honor and Glory on Oneself Be Worthy of Honor The Way Way of the Lord (Metaphorical) Way to Live Way of Life Truthfulness Fear (State) Awe (State) Fear (Terror) Fear (Reverence) Fear (Awe) Fearful Respect Respect (Among People) Praise Compassionate (NT)

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Tried but Trusting

A prayer of David.

ⓘ The psalmist invokes God’s help and praises his...

The psalmist invokes God’s help and praises his character in a lament prompted by the presence of evil (86:14, 17). All people will worship the gracious and almighty God (86:8–10). To this end, the poet commits himself to a lifestyle of ethical integrity (86:11) and praising the Lord (86:12–13). The last stanza contrasts the qualities of evil people with those of the Lord (86:14–17).
ⓘ God’s devoted servant prays for mercy. The psalmist...

God’s devoted servant prays for mercy. The psalmist sees himself as a member of the covenant community and as a citizen of the world.
1Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me,for I am poor and needy.2Preserve my soul, for I am godly.You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You.3Be merciful to me, O Lord,for I call to You all day long.4Bring joy to Your servant,for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
ⓘ The psalmist appeals to God to remain true...

The psalmist appeals to God to remain true to his character, which is the basis for hope.
5For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving,rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.6Hear my prayer, O LORD,and attend to my plea for mercy.7In the day of my distress I call on You,because You answer me.
ⓘ All the nations must submit themselves to the...

All the nations must submit themselves to the Lord and worship him (45:17; 117:1; 148:7–11).
8O Lord, there is none like You among the gods,nor any works like Yours.9All the nations You have madewill come and bow before You, O Lord,and they will glorify Your name.10For You are great and perform wonders;You alone are God.
11Teach me Your way, O LORD,that I may walk in Your truth.Give me an undivided heart,that I may fear Your name.
ⓘ In anticipation of God’s rescue, the psalmist praises...

In anticipation of God’s rescue, the psalmist praises him and trusts in his goodness.
12I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart;I will glorify Your name forever.13For great is Your loving devotion to me;You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.
ⓘ The arrogant exist both inside and outside the...

The arrogant exist both inside and outside the community. The psalmist asks for a vision of God’s character; God is so great that just a glimpse of his goodness will shut the mouths of the wicked.
14The arrogant rise against me, O God;a band of ruthless men seeks my life;they have no regard for You.15But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
16Turn to me and have mercy;grant Your strength to Your servant;save the son of Your maidservant.17Show me a sign of Your goodness,that my enemies may see and be ashamed;for You, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.