Psalms 86:3

3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord, for I cry unto Thee daily.

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 <> Bow down Thine ear, O LORD; hear me, for I am poor and needy.

2 Preserve my soul, for I am holy; O Thou my God, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee.

3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord, for I cry unto Thee daily.

4 Make the soul of Thy servant rejoice, 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.