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 King James Version (NKJV)Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; And attend to the voice of my supplications.

Context of Psalms 86:6

4Gladden 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. Give ear, Adonai, to my prayer, listen to the voice of my supplications. 7In the day of my trouble I call upon You, for You will answer me. 8There is none like You among the gods, my Lord, there are no deeds like Yours.

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 5:1For the music director, on the wind instruments, a psalm of David.
• Psalms 17:1A prayer of David. Hear, Adonai, a just plea, listen to my cry! Give ear to my prayer— from lips with no deceit.
• Psalms 130:2Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to the sound 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