Psalms 86:1

PSALM LXXXVI

The psalmist prays to God for support, from a conviction that

he is merciful, good, ready to forgive, and that there is none

like him, 1-8;

all nations shall bow before him because of his wondrous works,

9, 10;

he prays to be instructed, and promises to praise God for his

great mercy, 11-13;

describes his enemies, and appeals to God, 14-16;

begs a token for God, that his enemies may be confounded, 17.

NOTES ON PSALM LXXXVI

The title attributes this Psalm to David; and in this all the Versions agree: but in its structure it is the same with those attributed to the sons of Korah; and was probably made during the captivity. It is a very suitable prayer for a person labouring under affliction from persecution or calumny.

Verse Psalms 86:1. Bow down thine ear] Spoken after the manner of men: I am so low, and so weak, that, unless thou stoop to me, my voice cannot reach thee.

Poor and needy.] I am afflicted, and destitute of the necessaries of life.