Psalms 86:6
Psalms 86:6 in Multiple Translations
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy.
Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
Give ear, O Jehovah, unto my prayer; And hearken unto the voice of my supplications.
O Lord, give ear to my prayer; and take note of the sound of my requests.
Lord, please listen to my prayer. Hear my call for help.
Giue eare, Lord, vnto my prayer, and hearken to the voyce of my supplication.
Hear, O Jehovah, my prayer, And attend to the voice of my supplications.
Hear, LORD, my prayer. Listen to the voice of my petitions.
Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
The Lord shall tell in his writings of peoples and of princes, of them that have been in her.
Lord, listen to my prayer; hear me when I cry out to you to help me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 86:6
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Psalms 86:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַאֲזִ֣ינָ/ה
יְ֭הוָה
תְּפִלָּתִ֑/י
וְ֝/הַקְשִׁ֗יבָ/ה
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
תַּחֲנוּנוֹתָֽ/י
הַאֲזִ֣ינָ/ה
ʼâzan
H238
to listen
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
תְּפִלָּתִ֑/י
tᵉphillâh
H8605
prayer
N-fs | Suff
וְ֝/הַקְשִׁ֗יבָ/ה
qâshab
H7181
to listen
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
תַּחֲנוּנוֹתָֽ/י
tachănûwn
H8469
supplication
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 86:6
הַאֲזִ֣ינָ/ה
ʼâzan
H238
"to listen"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To listen or hear is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often implying obedience or paying attention to what is being said, as in 1 Kings 3:9.
Definition: 1) to hear, listen 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to hear, listen, give ear 1a2) to be obedient, harken 1a3) to hear or listen to prayers (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See H239 (אָזַן). See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 77:2; Psalms 5:2.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
תְּפִלָּתִ֑/י
tᵉphillâh
H8605
"prayer"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means prayer or supplication, often used to describe requests to God. It appears in many Psalms, highlighting the importance of prayer in worship.
Definition: 1) prayer 1a) prayer 1b) pray a prayer 1c) house of prayer 1d) hear prayer 1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer)
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: prayer. See also: 2 Samuel 7:27; Psalms 66:19; Psalms 4:2.
וְ֝/הַקְשִׁ֗יבָ/ה
qâshab
H7181
"to listen"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To listen carefully is what this Hebrew word means, like pricking up your ears to hear something. It's used in many Bible verses, including Proverbs and Isaiah, to encourage people to pay attention. The KJV translates it as 'attend' or 'hear'.
Definition: 1) to hear, be attentive, heed, incline (of ears), attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1a) (Qal) incline, attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1b) (Hiphil) to pay attention, give attention
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: attend, (cause to) hear(-ken), give heed, incline, mark (well), regard. See also: 1 Samuel 15:22; Song of Solomon 8:13; Psalms 5:3.
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
תַּחֲנוּנוֹתָֽ/י
tachănûwn
H8469
"supplication"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word describes an earnest or heartfelt prayer, often used to express a deep desire for God's help or favor. It can be a plea to man or God, seeking kindness or mercy. The KJV translates it as intreaty or supplication.
Definition: 1) supplication, supplication for favour 1a) to man 1b) to God
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: intreaty, supplication. See also: 2 Chronicles 6:21; Psalms 143:1; Psalms 28:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 86:6
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- Psalms 86:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 86:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 86:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 86:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 86:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 86:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 86:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 86:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 86:6
- Sermons on Psalms 86:6
Context — Tried but Trusting
4Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
5For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
6Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy.
7In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me. 8O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 5:1–2 | Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray. |
| 2 | Psalms 17:1 | Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer— it comes from lips free of deceit. |
| 3 | Psalms 130:2 | O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. |
| 4 | Psalms 55:1 | Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea. |
Psalms 86:6 Summary
This verse is a heartfelt cry to God, asking Him to hear and respond to our prayers and pleas for mercy. The psalmist is seeking a personal and intimate relationship with God, recognizing His kindness and forgiving nature, as seen in Psalms 86:5. Just like the psalmist, we can come before God with humility and honesty, asking for His mercy and forgiveness, and trusting in His loving devotion, as described in Psalms 86:4 and Jeremiah 33:3. By doing so, we can experience God's presence and comfort in times of distress, just as the psalmist does in Psalms 86:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'attend to my plea for mercy' in Psalms 86:6?
This phrase means that the psalmist is asking God to hear and respond to their cry for help and forgiveness, similar to what is described in Psalms 51:1, where David asks for mercy and cleansing from his sins.
Why does the psalmist ask God to 'hear my prayer' in this verse?
The psalmist asks God to hear their prayer because they recognize God's kindness and forgiving nature, as stated in Psalms 86:5, and they are seeking a personal and intimate relationship with Him, as seen in Jeremiah 33:3.
How can we apply the concept of 'plea for mercy' in our own lives?
We can apply this concept by humbly coming before God, acknowledging our sins and weaknesses, and asking for His mercy and forgiveness, just like the psalmist does in this verse and as encouraged in First John 1:9.
What is the relationship between this verse and the surrounding context?
This verse is closely tied to the surrounding context, as the psalmist is expressing their trust in God's kindness and forgiveness, as stated in Psalms 86:5, and is seeking God's presence and comfort in times of distress, as mentioned in Psalms 86:7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to cry out to God for mercy and forgiveness, and how can I humbly come before Him in prayer?
- How does recognizing God's kindness and forgiving nature, as stated in Psalms 86:5, impact my prayer life and relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I, like the psalmist, lift up my soul to God and trust in His loving devotion, as described in Psalms 86:4?
- What are some practical ways I can attend to God's voice and respond to His guidance in my life, just as God attends to the psalmist's plea for mercy in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 86:6
Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer,.... As this psalm is called, in the title of it; his own prayer, and not another's, not one composed for him, but what was composed by him; this petition is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 86:6
Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. -From speaking of God's willingness, the Psalmist passes to God's omnipotent power to help. Verse 6.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 86:6
He repeats and multiplies his requests, both to ease his own troubled mind, and to prevail with God, who is well-pleased with his people’ s importunity in prayer. See , &c.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 86:6
Psalms 86:6 Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.Ver. 6. Give ear, O Lord, &c.] The hearing of our duties is earnestly to be sought and reckoned among our chiefest mercies.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 86:6
(6) Give ear.—Here the petition takes a new starting-point.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 86:6
Verse 6. Give 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. 1. He prayed. 2. His prayer was vehement; he lifted up his voice. 3. He continued in prayer; he abounded in supplications.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 86:6
6–10. Renewed supplication for a hearing. The Psalmist is sure of an answer, for Jehovah is the only true God, Whom all nations will one day acknowledge.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 86:6
Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer ... - See the notes at Psalms 5:1.
Sermons on Psalms 86:6
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What Revival Costs - Part One by John R. Rice | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following the example set by the early disciples in fulfilling the great commission. He highlights how the disciples waite |
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The Prayer of Jabez by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker acknowledges the presence of evil in the world and the struggles that people face in trying to be good. They mention that the world is currently being o |
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The Salt of the Earth by Chuck Smith | This sermon emphasizes the importance of Christians being the 'salt of the earth,' preserving society from moral decay and influencing others towards God. It highlights the consequ |
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The Morning Watch by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of daily communication with God. He compares it to forming a habit, where one act repeated over and over becomes a habit. The |
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Broken Vows by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of not making foolish vows before God. He emphasizes that it is better to not make vows at all than to make ones that we cann |
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8 Ways to Prevail in Prayer by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the critical role of prayer in overcoming life's challenges and societal issues, drawing from Psalm 5 to outline eight ways to prevail in prayer. He highli |
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How to Prevail in Prayer by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the critical role of prayer in overcoming the challenges faced by Christians today, urging believers to prevail in prayer through earnestness and a deep co |