Psalm 86:5

5 Denn du, Herr, bist gut und zum Vergeben bereit, und groß an Güte gegen alle, die dich anrufen.

Psalm 86:5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 86:5

For thou, Lord, art good
Essentially and independently good, from whom every good and perfect gift comes; good in himself, and good to others; good to all, in a providential way; and good to his own special people in a way of grace: this is asserted by Christ, ( Matthew 19:17 )

and ready to forgive;
there is forgiveness with him, and it is to be had without difficulty; he has largely provided for it; he is forward unto it, he freely giving it; it is according to the riches of his grace; he does abundantly pardon; no sooner is it asked but it is had; this David knew by experience, ( Psalms 32:5 ) ,

and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee;
in truth, in sincerity, in a right way, through Christ, and faith in him; to such not only the Lord shows himself merciful, but is rich and abundant in mercy; he has a multitude of tender mercies, and abounds in his grace and goodness, and in the donation of it to his people; all which encourage their faith and hope in their petitions to him.

Psalm 86:5 In-Context

3 Sei mir gnädig, Herr! Denn zu dir rufe ich den ganzen Tag.
4 Erfreue die Seele deines Knechtes! Denn zu dir, Herr, erhebe ich meine Seele.
5 Denn du, Herr, bist gut und zum Vergeben bereit, und groß an Güte gegen alle, die dich anrufen.
6 Nimm zu Ohren, Jehova, mein Gebet, und horche auf die Stimme meines Flehens!
7 Am Tage meiner Bedrängnis werde ich dich anrufen, denn du wirst mich erhören.
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