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- Chapter 86
- Verse 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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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
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.
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