King James Version
psalm 86:2 in the King James Version says “Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. holy: or, one whom thou favoures...” — study this verse from psalm chapter 86 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. holy: or, one whom thou favourest”
psalm 86:2 · KJV
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
Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. holy: or, one whom thou favourest
Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. daily: or, all the day
Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
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