King James Version

What Does Psalms 86:4 Mean?

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

Context

2

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

3

Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. daily: or, all the day

4

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

5

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

6

Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
2. The terms of the last clause express full indulgence of grief.

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

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Theological Significance

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