Psalms 86:4

What does Psalms 86:4 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 86:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Rejoice the soul of thy servant; For unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Rejoice the soul of thy servant; For unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Make glad the soul of your servant; for it is lifted up to you, O Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Rejoice the soul of Thy servant, For unto Thee, O Lord, my soul I lift up.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I will be mindful of Rahab and of Babylon knowing me. Behold the foreigners, and Tyre, and the people of the Ethiopians, these were there.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Rejoice the soul of thy servant; for unto thee, Lord, do I lift up my soul.

Context

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

v.4This passage

v.5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 51:12

    Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with a willing spirit.

  • Psalms 25:1

    Unto thee, O Jehovah, do I lift up my soul.

  • Isaiah 61:3

    to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.

  • Isaiah 66:13

    As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

  • Psalms 143:8

    Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.

  • Psalms 62:8

    Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. [Selah

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