Psalm 86:7

Translations

Modern

In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.

Traditional

In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.

Literal

In the day of my distress I call on you, for You will answer me!

Latin

In die tribulationis meæ clamavi ad te, quia exaudisti me.

Original

Hebrew

English

In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.

Notes

Psalms 86:5–7

The psalmist appeals to God to remain true to his character, which is the basis for hope.

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

Jonah 2:2
…saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice.
Psalm 34:4–6
I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 17:6
I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.
Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
Isaiah 26:16
O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer.
Lamentations 3:55–57
I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit.
Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.
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.
Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
Psalm 77:1–2
For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.
Psalm 142:3
Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me.

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Mercy Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified Prayer: Answer To, Promise Prayer: should be offered Up with Confidence in God

Psalm 86:7

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