02.086. Psalm 86

Psalms 86:1-17 A Prayer of David. This psalm contains, (1.) David’s fervent supplications, that God would hear his prayers, Psalms 86:1, Psalms 86:6-7; mercifully preserve and save him, Psalms 86:2-3, Psalms 86:16; and afford him joy, strength, and honour, Psalms 86:4, Psalms 86:11, Psalms 86:17. (2.) His pleas, wherewith he enforceth his prayers, drawn from the goodness of God, Psalms 86:5, Psalms 86:13, Psalms 86:15; his own relations to, and trust in God, Psalms 86:2, Psalms 86:4, Psalms 86:16; his former experience of God’s kindness, Psalms 86:17; and from the malice of his enemies, Psalms 86:14. (3.) His ascription of praise to God, as matchless in his nature and work; as the sole object of worship; and as great and infinitely gracious, Psalms 86:8-10, Psalms 86:12-13.

While I sing, let me remember, that the psalmist hath left me an example, that I should walk in his steps.