Psalm 86:6-7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 86:1-7

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. But it is observable how very plain the language of this psalm is, and how little there is in it of poetic flights or figures, in comparison with some other psalms; for the flourishes of wit are not the proper ornaments of prayer. Now here we may observe, I. The petitions... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 86:6

Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer ,.... As this psalm is called, in the title of it; his own prayer, and not another's, not one composed for him, but what was composed by him; this petition is repeated, as to the sense of it, from Psalm 86:1 to show his importunity to be heard: and attend to the voice of my supplications ; which proceeded from the spirit of grace and supplication, put up in an humble manner, in a dependence on the mercy of God, which the word used has the signification... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 86:7

In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee ,.... David had his troubles, both inward and outward, before and after he came to the throne, in private and public life; and every good man has his troubles; and there are some particular times or days of trouble; which trouble arises from different causes; sometimes from themselves, their corruptions, the weakness of their grace, and the poor performance of their duties; sometimes from others; from the persecutions of the men of the world;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 86:6

Give ear, O Lord - Attend to me. Millions call upon thee for help and mercy; but who has more need than myself? That the psalmist was deeply in earnest, his conduct shows. He prayed. His prayer was vehement; he lifted up his voice. 3. He continued in prayer; he abounded in supplications. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 86:7

Thou wilt answer me - Because thou art good, merciful, and ready to forgive; and I call upon thee fervently, and seek thee in thy own way. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 86:6

Verse 6 6Listen, O Jehovah! to my prayer. From the earnest repetition of his former requests in this and the subsequent verse, it is evident that he was oppressed with no ordinary degree of grief, and also agitated with extreme anxiety, From this example, we are taught that those who, having engaged in prayer once, allow themselves immediately to give over that exercise, provided God does not at once grant them their desire, betray the coldness and inconstancy of their hearts. Nor is this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:1-17

Metrically, it seems to divide itself, like Psalms 85:1-13 ; into three strophes, two shorter, and one longer, the former being of five verses each, and the latter of seven. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:6

Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer. An echo of Psalms 86:1 . The psalmist begins, as it were, afresh, calling God's attention to himself, as if he had not yet spoken. And attend to the voice of my supplications (comp. Psalms 17:1 ; Psalms 55:2 ; Psalms 61:1 , etc.). That God's ear is always attent to the prayers of his people does not make it superfluous for them to entreat his attention. He will listen more favourably when besought to listen. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:6-10

In this second strophe praise is predominant. Prayer occupies two verses only ( Psalms 86:6 , Psalms 86:7 ); in the other three ( Psalms 86:8-10 ) God is magnified and glorified. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 86:7

In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee (comp. Psalms 86:1 and Psalms 86:14 ). The nature of the trouble is not distinctly stated; but it appears to have been caused by domestic rather than foreign enemies. For thou wilt answer me (comp. Psalms 86:5 ). read more

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