Psalm 86:2
Verse 2 of 17. The 86th of 150 chapters in Psalms, in Poetry and Wisdom.
1Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
2Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
3Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
4Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
6Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
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Psalm 86:2 in the World English Bible
Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.Read Psalm 86:2 in the WEB
Matthew Henry on Psalm 86:2
He begs that God would take him under his special protection, and so be the author of his salvation (v. 2): Preserve my soul; save thy servant. It was David's soul that was God's servant; for those only serve God acceptably that serve him with their spirits.
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King James Version. Public domain. Set as prose throughout, including the poetry, because the text is published to us without its lines.