Psalm 86:8 NLT,NIV,ESV

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 86:8

86:8 Among the gods [there is] none like unto thee, O Lord; neither {f} [are there any works] like unto thy works.(f) He condemns all idols as they can do nothing to declare that they are gods. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 86:1-17

The first psalm in this lesson suggests Psalms 74:0 on which we did not dwell, but both of which depict the desolations of Judah by the Babylonians (compare Jeremiah 52:12-14 ). On this supposition their date would be that of the captivity, and their author a later Asaph than the Asaph mentioned in David’s time. Psalms 80:0 Has captivity features also. Some would say it relates to the ten tribes, as the preceding psalm does to Judah. The next several psalms are much alike in this respect and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 86:8-10

Here is a sweet reference to the covenant of redemption in and by Christ; and I would fain persuade myself that Christ had an eye to it in what is here said. God the Father promised to give his Son the heathen for his inheritance; Psalms 2:8 ; Isaiah 49:6 ; and may we not suppose, that as God created all things by Jesus Christ, those nations whom he hath made, whom he hath redeemed, and whom he hath new made by the regeneration of his Spirit, are here meant, who are to come and worship before... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 86:8-17

8-17 Our God alone possesses almighty power and infinite love. Christ is the way and the truth. And the believing soul will be more desirous to be taught the way and the truth. And the believing soul will be more desirous to be taught the way and the truth of God, in order to walk therein, than to be delivered out of earthly distress. Those who set not the Lord before them, seek after believers' souls; but the compassion, mercy, and truth of God, will be their refuge and consolation. And those... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 86:1-17

David's Prayer in the Midst of Persecution. A prayer of David, the only hymn by the great king and prophet which was included by the collectors in this book of the psalter. We find here the same terms and phrases which are so familiar from the other psalms of David, particularly those written during the period of persecution. v. 1. Bow down Thine ear, in the attitude of the very closest attention, O Lord, hear me; for I am poor and needy. Cf Psalms 40:17. v. 2. Preserve my soul, in the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 86:1-17

Psalms 86:0A Prayer of David1 Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me:For I am poor and needy.2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy:O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord:For I cry unto thee daily.4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant:For unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive;And plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.6 Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer;And attend to the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 86:1-17

a Prayer to the God of Mercy Psalms 86:1-17 This psalm is largely composed of quotations. When the soul is in great need, it is not concerned with inventing new forms of address to God, but avails itself of well-known and well-worn phrases. Our Lord in Gethsemane “prayed the same words.” The background of the psalm is faith which reckons on God’s goodness. Thou art good , Psalms 86:5 ; thou art great , Psalms 86:10 ; thou art merciful and gracious , Psalms 86:15 . Be sure to build prayer... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 86:1-17

This psalm is peculiar in many ways. Its first peculiarity is that the name of God which dominates is Adonahy, or Lord, which indicates absolute Lordship, and by the use of which the singer shows his sense of submission and loyalty. The name Jehovah is used four times, thus revealing the singer’s sense of God as Helper; and the name God five times, thus revealing his consciousness of the Divine might. The supreme sense however, is that of the Divine authority. The next matter of special note... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 86:1-17

LXXXVI. The Prayer of a Godly Man in Affliction.— This Ps. is little more than a cento from the rest of the Psalter. Psalms 86:1-2 Samuel : . The Psalmist prays for succour, pleading God’ s mercy and his own piety. For piety, see Psalms 4:3. Psalms 86:8-2 Samuel : . The incomparable greatness of God, which all nations will in the end acknowledge. Psalms 86:11-Esther : . Prayer for Divine guidance and for a token that God is on his side, not on that of his more prosperous foes. Psalms 86:11 .... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 86:8

There is none like unto thee, either for power or readiness to hear and answer prayers. I am not now calling upon a deaf and impotent idol, for then I might cry my heart out, and all in vain, as they did, 1 Kings 18:26; &c, but upon the Almighty and most gracious God. read more