Psalm 86:3

Translations

Modern

Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long.

Traditional

Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.

Literal

Show favor to me, O Lord, for to You I call out all the day.

Latin

Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam ad te clamavi tota die;

Original

Hebrew

English

Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long.

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

Related verses

Psalm 88:9
My eyes grow dim with grief. I call to You daily, O LORD; I spread out my hands to You.
Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Ephesians 6:18
Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
Psalm 25:5
Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.
Luke 2:37
…and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
Psalm 4:1
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
Psalm 56:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.
Psalm 55:17
Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.
Luke 11:8–13
I tell you, even though he will not get up to provide for him because of his friendship, yet because of the man’s persistence, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.
Luke 18:7
Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them?

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Mercy Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Prayer: Importunity In Prayer: Pleas offered In

Psalm 86:3

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