John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 86:16
O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me ,.... For it seems the Lord had turned away from him, and had hid his face, and withheld the manifestation of his grace and mercy from him, and had not yielded him the help and assistance he expected; and therefore entreats that he would turn again to him, and show him his face and favour, and be merciful to him: give thy strength unto thy servant ; spiritual strength, strength in his soul, to exercise grace, perform duty, bear the cross, and stand... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 86:15
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion ,.... Or merciful F20 רחום "misericors", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, &c.; , in the most affectionate and tender manner, as a parent to its child, or particularly as a mother to the son of her womb; and is rich and plenteous in his mercy, and freely bestows it; and this was the support of the psalmist under his troubles from his enemies, that though they were cruel the Lord was merciful: and gracious ;... read more