Text -- Psalms 86:1-4 (NET)

Psalm 86

86:1 A prayer of David. Listen O Lord! Answer me! For I am oppressed and needy. 86:2 Protect me, for I am loyal! O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you! 86:3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry out to you all day long! 86:4 Make your servant glad, for to you, O Lord, I pray!

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Psa 86:1

¹ sn Psalm 86. The psalmist appeals to God’s mercy as he asks for deliverance from his enemies.

² tn Heb “turn your ear.”

NET Notes: Psa 86:2

¹ tn Heb “my life.”

NET Notes: Psa 86:3

¹ tn Or “show me favor.”

NET Notes: Psa 86:4

¹ tn Heb “the soul of your servant.”

² tn Heb “I lift up my soul.”