Psalms 86:15
“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.”
Psalms 86:15 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And thou, O Lord, art a God of compassion, and merciful, patient, and of much mercy, and true.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.
- DARBYDarby
- But thou, Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in goodness and truth.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Thou, O Lord, art God, merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in kindness and truth.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But you, Lord, are a God full of compassion and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in mercy and truth.
Context: Psalms 86
13For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.
14O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.
15But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
16O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
17Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.
About Psalms 86: A Prayer for Help and Guidance
Psalm 86 is a heartfelt prayer from David, seeking God's merciful help and guidance in times of trouble. David pleads with God to hear his prayers, to forgive him for his sins, and to teach him His ways. He expresses his confidence in God's power and willingness to answer his call and protect him from his enemies. The psalm ends with David's commitment to continue seeking God's guidance and obeying His commands.
Commentary
This psalm is a powerful testament to David's deep faith in God and his reliance on Him in times of need. David's humility and reverence for God are evident throughout the prayer, as he acknowledges his own unworthiness and desperate need for God's mercy and guidance. The psalm also highlights David's trust in God's character, as he praises Him for His goodness, compassion, and faithfulness. Today, we can be encouraged by David's example to turn to God in times of trouble, to seek His guidance and wisdom, and to trust in His unfailing love and grace.