17 verses
A heartfelt plea for mercy and an affirmation of God's faithfulness.
In Psalm 86, the psalmist calls on the Lord to hear his humble plea, recognizing his poverty and the Lord's righteousness. He appeals for protection and mercy, promising to praise and walk in truth. He acknowledges the Lord's uniqueness among gods and the eventual worship of all nations. The psalm concludes with a request for deliverance from enemies and a desire to demonstrate God's help as a witness. The psalm balances lament with confidence in God's compassionate nature.
mixed
The Psalm blends lament for hardship with hopeful praise for divine mercy.