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Psalm 86:1 KJV
Psalms · chapter 86 · verse 1
A Prayer of David.Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.Psalm 86:1 · King James Version
Psalm 86:1 in context
1Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
2Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
3Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
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Key words (Strong's)
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- hearʻânâhproperly, to eye or to heedH6030 →
- poorʻânîydepressed, in mind or circumstancesH6041 →
- earʼôzenbroadnessH241 →
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This psalm was published under the title of a prayer of David; not as if David sung all his prayers, but into some of his songs he inserted prayers; for a psalm will admit the expressions of any pious and devout affections.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-7