Psa 86:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 86:1-17: Ps 86 The psalmist invokes God’s help and praises his character in a lament prompted by the presence of evil (86:14 , 17 ). All people will worship the gracious and almighty God (86:8-10 ). To this end, the poet commits himself to a lifestyle of ethical integrity (86:11 ) and praising the Lord (86:12-13 ). The last stanza contrasts the qualities of evil people with those of the Lord (86:14-17 ). 86:title This is the only psalm connected with David in Book Three. Summary for Ps 86:1-4: 86:1-4 God’s devoted servant prays for mercy. The psalmist sees himself as a member of the covenant community and as a citizen of the world.

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‏ Psalms 86:1

Summary for Ps 86:1-17: Ps 86 ^a The psalmist invokes God’s help and praises his character in a lament prompted by the presence of evil (86:14 ^b, 17 ^c). All people will worship the gracious and almighty God (86:8-10 ^d). To this end, the poet commits himself to a lifestyle of ethical integrity (86:11 ^e) and praising the Lord (86:12-13 ^f). The last stanza contrasts the qualities of evil people with those of the Lord (86:14-17 ^g). 86:title ^h This is the only psalm connected with David in Book Three.
Summary for Ps 86:1-4: 86:1-4 ⁱ God’s devoted servant prays for mercy. The psalmist sees himself as a member of the covenant community and as a citizen of the world.