Psalms 86:16

Psalms 86:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
• New International Version (NIV)Turn to me and have mercy on me; show your strength in behalf of your servant; save me, because I serve you just as my mother did.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your maidservant.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Oh, turn to me, and have mercy on me! Give Your strength to Your servant, And save the son of Your maidservant.

Context of Psalms 86:16

14O God, arrogant people attack me, and a mob of ruthless people seeks my life. They think nothing of you. 15But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient, always faithful and ready to forgive. Turn 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 86:16 word by word

פְּנֵ֥ה אֵלַ֗י וְחָ֫נֵּ֥נִי תְּנָֽה־עֻזְּךָ֥ לְעַבְדֶּ֑ךָ וְ֝הוֹשִׁ֗יעָה לְבֶן־אֲמָתֶֽךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• O turnפָּנָהpânâh · to turnH6437
• unto me, and have mercyחָנַןchânan · be graciousH2603
• upon me; giveנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• thy strengthעֹז‛ôz ‛ôz · strengthH5797
• unto thy servantעֶ֫בֶד‛ebed · servant/slaveH5650
• and saveיָשַׁעyâsha‛ · to saveH3467
• the sonבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• of thine handmaidאָמָה'âmâh · maidservantH519

Cross-references for Psalms 86:16

• Psalms 25:16Turn to me, and have pity on me. I am lonely and oppressed.
• Psalms 69:16Answer me, O Lord, because your mercy is good. Out of your unlimited compassion, turn to me.
• Psalms 90:13Return, Lord! How long … ? Change your plans about ⌞us,⌟ your servants.
• Psalms 119:132Turn toward me, and have pity on me as you have pledged to do for those who love your name.
• Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant; I give thanks to him with my song.
• Psalms 84:5Blessed are those who find strength in you. Their hearts are on the road ⌞that leads to you⌟.
• Psalms 138:3When I called, you answered me. You made me bold by strengthening my soul.
• Isaiah 40:29He gives strength to those who grow tired and increases the strength of those who are weak.
• Isaiah 45:24It will be said of me, “Certainly, righteousness and strength are found in the Lord alone.” All who are angry with him will come to him and be ashamed.
• Zechariah 10:12“I will strengthen them in the Lord. They will live in his name,” declares the Lord.
• Ephesians 3:16I’m asking God to give you a gift from the wealth of his glory. I pray that he would give you inner strength and power through his Spirit.
• Ephesians 6:10Finally, receive your power from the Lord and from his mighty strength.
• Philippians 4:13I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.
• Colossians 1:11We ask him to strengthen you by his glorious might with all the power you need to patiently endure everything with joy.
• Psalms 116:16O Lord, I am indeed your servant. I am your servant, the son of your female servant. You have freed me from my chains.
• Psalms 119:94I am yours. Save me, because I have searched for your guiding principles.

Commentaries on Psalms 86:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16O turn unto me - He represents himself as following after God; but he cannot overtake him; and then he plays that he would turn and meet him through pity; or give him strength that he might be able to hold on his race. Give thy strength unto thy servant - The Vulgate renders, Daniel imperium tuum puero tuo, "Give thy empire to thy child." The old Psalter. Gyf empyre to thi barne, and make safe the son of thi hand mayden. Thi barne - thy tender child…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me - Look upon me; as if God were now turned away, and were unmindful of his danger, his needs, and his pleading. The expression is equivalent to those in which he prays that God would incline his ear to him. See Psalm 86:1, Psalm 86:6, and the notes at Psalm 5:1. Give thy strength unto thy servant - Give such strength as proceeds from thee, and such as will accomplish what thou alone canst effect. Enable me to act as…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. 14-17Arrogant people exist both inside and outside the community. The psalmist asks God to show his character. God is so great that even a small glimpse of his goodness will silence the wicked.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. son ... handmaid--homeborn servant (compare Lu 15:17).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 86:16

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Desire

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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