Psalm Chapter 86 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 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 voice of my supplications.
More Psalms Chapter 86 (Old Testament)
7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.
8 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.
9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.
10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
11 Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
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13 For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.
14 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.
15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
16 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
17 Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, Lord, hast holpen me, and comforted me.
Key Takeaways from This Psalm:
Psalm 86:5
Verse: כִּי-אַתָּה, יְהוָה, אֵל רַחוּם
Transliteration: Ki-ata Adonai El rachum
English: “For You, O Lord, are good and ready to forgive, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon You.”
Focus Word: רַחוּם (Rachum)
- Root: ר-ח-ם (Resh-Chet-Mem)
- Meaning: “Merciful,” “compassionate,” “tender.”
- Deeper Insight: Rachum conveys active compassion, highlighting God’s readiness to forgive and care for His people.
Biblical Scholars On This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 86 |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Binning (University of Glasgow, 1627–1653) | Sermons on the Psalms | Binning emphasizes the intimacy of prayer, showing God as the refuge of the humble. |
| William Lowth (University of Oxford, 1660–1732) | Commentary on the Psalms | Trust in divine guidance shines through as the Psalmist seeks protection from adversaries. |
| Johann Albrecht Bengel (University of Tübingen, 1687–1752) | Gnomon Novi Testamenti | Faithful dependence on God’s mercy forms the heart of spiritual devotion. |
| Philip Doddridge (Northampton Academy, 1702–1751) | Family Expositor | The Psalm illustrates a life shaped by reliance on God’s compassion and instruction. |
| James Durham (St Andrews / Edinburgh, 1622–1658) | Commentary on the Psalms | Durham reflects on the earnest plea for deliverance and its encouragement to persistent faith. |
| Scholar & Work | View |
|---|---|
| John Calvin – Commentary on the Psalms | Calvin sees the psalm as an earnest plea of a humble soul. The psalmist’s confidence rests in God’s mercy. God’s uniqueness inspires trust. |
| Matthew Henry – Exposition on the Psalms | Henry interprets the psalm as a prayer full of devotion and reliance. God’s goodness is the foundation of hope. His mercy answers the cry of the needy. |
| Albert Barnes – Notes on the Psalms | Barnes reads the psalm as David’s appeal to God amid trouble. The psalmist confesses God’s greatness. Divine mercy brings comfort. |
| John Morison – Practical Exposition of the Psalms | Morison sees the psalm as a heartfelt prayer for deliverance. The psalmist’s dependence is complete. God’s greatness becomes his consolation. |
| William Walford – Commentary on the Psalms | Walford interprets the psalm as emphasizing humility and trust. God alone can save. His mercy encourages confident prayer. |
| Andrew A. Bonar – Christ and His Church in the Psalms | Bonar views the psalm as the humble cry of Christ and His Church. God’s mercy is abundant. Praise follows deliverance. |
| Joseph Parker – People’s Bible Notes | Parker sees the psalm as a simple but profound prayer. God’s greatness is magnified. The soul rests in divine compassion. |
| Thomas Dale – Exposition of the Psalms | Dale interprets the psalm as a union of humility and trust. The psalmist cries for grace. God’s character assures deliverance. |
| Horatius Bonar – Psalm Meditations | Bonar sees the psalm as a model of lowliness and faith. The psalmist pleads God’s covenant love. Worship grows from answered prayer. |
| Christopher Wordsworth – Commentary on the Psalms | Wordsworth interprets the psalm as the Church’s prayer to the one true God. His mercy is limitless. Praise becomes the psalmist’s resolution. |
THE COMPASSIONATE GOD
Thought for the day: Be mindful of His compassionate heart.
Message:
One of the characteristics of God is being compassionate, He is God that acts because of His compassionate heart, right from the garden of Eden, we saw where He dealt with Adam and Eve because of His heart of compassion towards them, despite their sin, God still looked for a way to get them a cover for their body. This shows there is a level that God fight not because of your worth but because He is compassionate. See the scripture again.
14 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.
15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
16 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid
The psalmist confirmed that the proud rose against Him, but because of His mercy and truth He will intervene and I am praying for you reading this, the Lord will fight for you, beyond your imagination He will rise and fight your enemy, it does not matter the distance occupied by the devil, the Lord will rise against them now in Jesus name. I bring down every proud spirit against you and your progress in Jesus' name.
My Counsel
Ø Always trust the compassionate heart of God to fight for you.
Ø Never take Him for granted. Always abide in His will.
Declaration
Father, I ask that you rise in your power and fight my battle, put an end to every force from hell against my life and home in Jesus' name.
