Psalm 86
Psalm 86 Meaning
Psalm 86 is a humble prayer that leans wholly on God's character. David asks God to hear him because he is poor and needy, and rests in the truth that God is good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love.
He asks God to teach him His way and unite his heart to fear His name, confident that God will help and comfort him.
Key verses from Psalm 86
“Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.”
Psalm 86:1
“For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.”
Psalm 86:5
“Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.”
Psalm 86:11
“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.”
Psalm 86:15
How Psalm 86 points to Jesus
Jesus reveals the God this psalm trusts, good and ready to forgive, abounding in steadfast love. He teaches us the way and gives us the undivided heart the psalmist longed for.