Psalms 86:15

Psalms 86:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
• New International Version (NIV)But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.

Context of Psalms 86:15

13because your mercy toward me is great. You have rescued me from the depths of hell. 14O God, arrogant people attack me, and a mob of ruthless people seeks my life. They think nothing of you. But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient, always faithful and ready to forgive. 16Turn toward me, and have pity on me. Give me your strength because I am your servant. Save me because I am the son of your female servant. 17Grant me some proof of your goodness so that those who hate me may see it and be put to shame. You, O Lord, have helped me and comforted me.

Psalms 86:15 word by word

וְאַתָּ֣ה אֲ֭דֹנָי אֵל־רַח֣וּם וְחַנּ֑וּן אֶ֥רֶךְ אַ֝פַּ֗יִם וְרַב־חֶ֥סֶד וֶאֱמֶֽת׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• But thou, O Lordאֲדֹנָי'ădônây · LordH136
• a Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
• full of compassionרַחוּםrachûm · compassionateH7349
• and graciousחַנּוּןchannûn · graciousH2587
• longsufferingאַף'aph · face: angerH639
• longsufferingאָרֵךְ'ârêk · slowH750
• and plenteousרַבrab · manyH7227
• in mercyחֶ֫סֶדchêsêd · kindnessH2617
• and truthאֱמֶת'emeth · truth: faithfulH571

Cross-references for Psalms 86:15

• Psalms 86:5You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, full of mercy toward everyone who calls out to you.
• Psalms 103:8The Lord is compassionate, merciful, patient, and always ready to forgive.
• Psalms 111:4He has made his miracles unforgettable. The Lord is merciful and compassionate.
• Psalms 130:4But with you there is forgiveness so that you can be feared.
• Psalms 145:8The Lord is merciful, compassionate, patient, and always ready to forgive.
• Exodus 31:6Also, I have appointed Oholiab, son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, to help him. I have given every craftsman the skill necessary to make everything I have commanded you:
• Numbers 14:18‘The Lord … patient, forever loving…. He forgives wrongdoing and disobedience…. He never lets the guilty go unpunished, punishing children … for their parents’ sins to the third and fourth generation….’
• Nehemiah 9:17They refused to listen. They forgot the miracles you performed for them. They became stubborn and appointed a leader to take them back to slavery ⌞in Egypt⌟. But you are a forgiving God, one who is compassionate, merciful, patient, and always ready to forgive. You never abandoned them,
• Joel 2:13Tear your hearts, not your clothes. Return to the Lord your God. He is merciful and compassionate, patient, and always ready to forgive and to change his plans about disaster.
• Micah 7:18Who is a God like you? You forgive sin and overlook the rebellion of your faithful people. You will not be angry forever, because you would rather show mercy.
• Romans 5:20The laws in Moses’ Teachings were added to increase the failure. But where sin increased, God’s kindness increased even more.
• Ephesians 1:7Through the blood of his Son, we are set free from our sins. God forgives our failures because of his overflowing kindness.
• Ephesians 2:4But God is rich in mercy because of his great love for us.
• Psalms 85:10Mercy and truth have met. Righteousness and peace have kissed.
• Psalms 98:3He has not forgotten to be merciful and faithful to Israel’s descendants. All the ends of the earth have seen how our God saves ⌞them⌟.
• John 1:17Laws were given through Moses, but kindness and truth came into existence through Jesus Christ.

Commentaries on Psalms 86:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15But thou, O Lord - What a wonderful character of God is given in this verse! אדני Adonai, the Director, Judge, and Support; - but instead of אדני Adonai, thirty-four of Kennicott's MSS. have יהוה Jehovah, the self-existent and eternal Being; - אל El, the strong God; רחום rachum, tenderly compassionate; חנון channun, the Dispenser of grace or favor; אפים ארך erech appayim, suffering long, not easily provoked; חמד רב rab chesed, abundant in blessings; and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion … - See the notes at Psalm 86:5. The words rendered “long-suffering” mean that there was and would be delay in his anger; that it was not soon excited; that he did not act from passion or sudden resentment; that he endured the conduct of sinners long without rising up to punish them; that he was not quick to take vengeance, but bore with them patiently. On this account the psalmist, though conscious that he…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-17Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15God shows mercy to his people (Psalm 51:1). God is compassionate (Psalm 25:6). God is slow to become angry (Psalms 103:8; 145:8). God is full of loving devotion and faithfulness (Hebrew khesed and ’emeth; Psalm 143:1) This verse repeats a theme first expressed in Exodus 34:7; Numbers 14:18 (compare Psalms 103:8; 145:8; Nehemiah 9:17; Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. Contrasts God with his enemies (compare Psa 86:5).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 86

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings