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

2Watch over my soul, for I am godly. You are my God— save Your servant who trusts in You. 3Be gracious to me, my Lord, for to You I cry all day. Gladden the soul of Your servant, for to You, my Lord, I lift up my soul. 5For You, my Lord, are good, and ready to forgive and full of mercy to all who call upon You. 6Give ear, Adonai, to my prayer, listen to the voice of my supplications.

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 51:12Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
• Isaiah 61:3to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of Adonai, that He may be glorified.
• Isaiah 65:18But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating. For behold, I am creating Jerusalem for rejoicing, and her people for joy.
• Isaiah 66:13As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you, so you will be comforted in Jerusalem.
• Psalms 25:1Of David. To You, Adonai, I lift up my soul.
• Psalms 62:8On God, my salvation and my glory is the rock of my strength. My refuge is in God.
• Psalms 143:8Make me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You I trust. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul.

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