Psalm 86:1

Translations

Modern

A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.

Traditional

A Prayer of David. Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy.

Literal

A Prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O YHWH; answer me, for I am afflicted and in need.

Latin

Oratio ipsi David. Inclina, Domine, aurem tuam et exaudi me, quoniam inops et pauper sum ego.

Original

Hebrew

English

A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.

Notes

Psalms 86:1

This is the only Psalm connected to David in the third book.

Psalms 86:1–4

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.

Psalms 86:1–17

The psalmist cries out to God for help and praises God’s character while facing evil (Psalm 86:14, 17). He says that all nations will one day worship the gracious and powerful God (Psalm 86:8–10). Because of this hope, the psalmist commits himself to live in a right and honest way (Psalm 86:11) and to praise the Lord (86:12–13).

The final section contrasts the behavior of evil people with the character of the Lord (Psalm 86:14–17).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Psalm 31:2
Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.
Daniel 9:18
Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion.
Psalm 40:17
But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay.
Matthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Psalm 34:6
This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.
James 1:9–10
The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.
James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,
Isaiah 66:2
Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.
Psalm 102:17
He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
Psalm 119:22
Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
Psalm 142:1
A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Mercy Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In David: King of Israel: He Probably Writes, at This Time Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer: Pleas offered In Psalms: Afflictions

Psalm 86:1

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