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.
• New International Version (NIV)Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.
• 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.

Context of Psalms 86:4

2Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God. 3Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly. Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you. 5O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. 6Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord; hear my urgent cry.

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 make me willing to obey you.
• Isaiah 61:3To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.
• Isaiah 65:18Be glad; rejoice forever in my creation! And look! I will create Jerusalem as a place of happiness. Her people will be a source of joy.
• Isaiah 66:13I will comfort you there in Jerusalem as a mother comforts her child.”
• Psalms 25:1O Lord, I give my life to you.
• Psalms 62:8O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Interlude
• Psalms 143:8Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.

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