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Psalm 86:5 KJV
Psalms · chapter 86 · verse 5
For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.Psalm 86:5 · King James Version
What Psalm 86:5 means
Ready to forgive is the phrase to sit with — not willing if pressed, but ready, already inclined that way. Plenteous means there's more than enough. And it's for all them that call upon thee, so the only qualifier is the calling.
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Psalm 86:5 in context
3Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
4Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
6Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
7In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.
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Key words (Strong's)
- plenteousrababundantH7227 →
- forgiveçallâchplacableH5546 →
- mercychêçêdkindnessH2617 →
- LordʼĂdônâythe LordH136 →
- goodṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
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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