Psalms 86:2

What does Psalms 86:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 86:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Keep my soul, for I am true to you; O my God, give salvation to your servant, whose hope is in you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Keep my soul, for I <FI>am<Fi> pious, Save Thy servant--who is trusting to Thee, O Thou, my God.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The Lord loveth the gates of Sion above all the tabernacles of Jacob.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Keep my soul, for I amgodly; O thou myGod, save thy servant who confideth in thee.

Context

v.1Bow down thine ear, O Jehovah, and answer me; For I am poor and needy.

v.2This passage

v.3Be merciful unto me, O Lord; For unto thee do I cry all the day long.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 25:2

    O my God, in thee have I trusted, Let me not be put to shame; Let not mine enemies triumph over me.

  • Psalms 119:124

    Deal with thy servant according unto thy lovingkindness, And teach me thy statutes.

  • Deuteronomy 7:7

    Jehovah did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all peoples:

  • Psalms 50:5

    Gather my saints together unto me, Those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.

  • Psalms 119:94

    I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

  • Romans 9:18

    So then he hath mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he hardeneth.

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