Psalms 86:3

3 You are my God, so be merciful to me; I pray to you all day long.

Psalms 86:3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 86:3

Be merciful unto me, O Lord
In my distressed and miserable condition, being an object of mercy, pity, and compassion; this petition is used by Christ in ( Psalms 41:10 )

for I cry unto thee daily;
or "all the day"; every day, and several times in a day, ( Psalms 55:17 ) constant and importunate prayer is the duty of saints, and available with God, ( 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ) ( Luke 18:1-7 ) . Christ was much in the exercise of it, ( Luke 6:12 ) .

Psalms 86:3 In-Context

1 Listen to me, Lord, and answer me, for I am helpless and weak.

2 Save me from death, because I am loyal to you; save me, for I am your servant and I trust in you.

3 You are my God, so be merciful to me; I pray to you all day long.

4 Make your servant glad, O Lord, because my prayers go up to you.

5 You are good to us and forgiving, full of constant love for all who pray to you.