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Psalms 86:4 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Psalms 86:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 86 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.”
Psalms 86:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 86:4
Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. David petitions God to cause joy in his nephesh (נֶפֶשׁ, soul), recognizing that genuine gladness comes from God, not circumstances. The verb sammach (שַׂמַּח, make joyful) indicates active divine intervention—David needs God to produce joy he cannot manufacture himself.The parallel phrase I lift up my soul (nephshi essa, נַפְשִׁי אֶשָּׂא) describes prayer posture—offering one's entire being to God, holding nothing back. This lifting up suggests both elevation (directing attention upward to God) and surrender (placin...
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Cross-References for Psalms 86:4
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“for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk”
“Yahweh”
“so will I comfort you; and you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”
“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.”
“to give to them a garland for ashes”
“you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.”
“behold”