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Psalms 86:1 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Psalms 86:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 86 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“A Prayer of David. Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. A Prayer: or, A Prayer, being a Psalm of David”
Psalms 86:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 86:1
Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. David's opening petition uses hateh (הַטֵּה, incline/bow down), anthropomorphic language depicting God stooping to hear His servant's prayer. This humble request assumes God's transcendence—He must condescend to attend to human voices. The plea hear me (aneni, עֲנֵנִי, answer me) expects not mere listening but responsive action.The self-identification as poor and needy (ani ve-evyon, עָנִי וְאֶבְיוֹן) echoes Psalm 109:22, establishing David's stance before God as one without resources or recourse except divine mercy. This isn't fals...
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Cross-References for Psalms 86:1
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“a house of defense to save me.”
“my God.”
“turn your ear”
“and Yahweh heard him”
“my beloved brothers. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith”
“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”
“for I have kept your statutes.”
“Yahweh”