Psalms 86:4

Psalms 86:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Rejoice the soul of Your servant, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you.

Context of Psalms 86:4

2Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; 3have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you. 5You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. 6Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.

Psalms 86:4 word by word

שַׂ֭מֵּחַ נֶ֣פֶשׁ עַבְדֶּ֑ךָ כִּ֥י אֵלֶ֥יךָ אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י נַפְשִׁ֥י אֶשָּֽׂא׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Rejoiceשָׂמַחώâmach · to rejoiceH8055
• the soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
• of thy servantעֶ֫בֶד‛ebed · servant/slaveH5650
• for unto thee, O Lordאֲדֹנָי'ădônây · LordH136
• do I lift upנָשָׂאnâώâ' nâsâh · to lift: trustH5375

Cross-references for Psalms 86:4

• Psalms 51:12Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
• Isaiah 61:3and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.
• Isaiah 65:18But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy.
• Isaiah 66:13As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”
• Psalms 25:1In you, Lord my God, I put my trust.
• Psalms 62:8Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
• Psalms 143:8Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.

Commentaries on Psalms 86:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4Rejoice the soul of thy servant - I want spiritual blessings; I want such consolations as thou dost impart to them that love thee; I present that soul to thee which I wish thee to console.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4Rejoice the soul of thy servant - Cause me to rejoice; to wit, by thy gracious interposition, and by delivering me from danger and death. For unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul - Compare the notes at Psalm 24:4. The idea is that of arousing himself, or exerting himself, as one does who makes strenuous efforts to obtain an object. He was not languid, or indifferent; he did not put forth merely weak and fitful efforts to find God, but he bent his whole…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-4God’s devoted servant prays for mercy. The psalmist sees himself as a member of the covenant community and as a citizen of the world.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. lift up my soul--with strong desire (Psa 25:1).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 86:4

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Prayer

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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