Psalm 86:2

Translations

Modern

Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You.

Traditional

Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

Literal

May You guard my life, for am I faithful; may You save Your servant—the one trusting in You—You my God.

Latin

Custodi animam meam, quoniam sanctus sum; salvum fac servum tuum, Deus meus, sperantem in te.

Original

Hebrew

English

Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You.

Notes

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 Trusting God in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 4:3
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
Psalm 25:2
…in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
John 17:11
I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one.
Psalm 31:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.
Isaiah 26:3–4
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
Psalm 18:19
He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.
Psalm 13:5
But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.
Psalm 119:94
I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.
Psalm 16:1
A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge.
1 Samuel 2:9
He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.
Deuteronomy 7:7–8
The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples.
Psalm 119:124–125
Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes.

Glossary

Mercy Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified Holiness: David Prayer: Pleas offered In

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