Psalms 86:6

Psalms 86:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
• New International Version (NIV)Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord; hear my urgent cry.

Context of Psalms 86:6

4Rejoice the soul of Your servant, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 5For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; And attend to the voice of my supplications. 7In the day of my trouble I will call upon You, For You will answer me. 8Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord; Nor are there any works like Your works.

Psalms 86:6 word by word

הַאֲזִ֣ינָה יְ֭הוָה תְּפִלָּתִ֑י וְ֝הַקְשִׁ֗יבָה בְּק֣וֹל תַּחֲנוּנוֹתָֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Give earאָזַן'âzan · to listenH238
• O Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• unto my prayerתְּפִלָּהtephillâh · prayerH8605
• and attendקָשַׁבqâshab · to listenH7181
• to the voiceקוֹלqôl qôl · voiceH6963
• of my supplicationsתַּחֲנוּןtachănûn tachănûnâh · supplicationH8469

Cross-references for Psalms 86:6

• Psalms 5:1Give ear to my words, O Lord, Consider my meditation.
• Psalms 17:1Hear a just cause, O Lord, Attend to my cry; Give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips.
• Psalms 130:2Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.

Commentaries on Psalms 86:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Give 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 the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer … - See the notes at Psalm 5:1.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-7The psalmist appeals to God to remain true to his character, which is the basis for hope.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-75-7. unto all ... that call upon thee--or, "worship Thee" (Psa 50:15; 91:15) however undeserving (Ex 34:6; Le 11:9-13).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 86:6

• 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