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Psalms 86:1

Psalms 86:1
A Prayer of David. Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me,.... This is spoken of God after the manner of men, who, when they listen and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me - See the notes at Psa 5:1. For I am poor and needy - This is the reason here…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 86:1-7

This psalm was published under the title of a prayer of David; not as if David sung all his prayers, but into some of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Psalms 86:1-5

A series of petitions, each supported by the ground on which the Psalmist pleads for a hearing.