Psalms 86

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11. Teach--Show, point out.
the way--of Providence.
walk in thy truth--according to its declarations.
unite my heart--fix all my affections ( Psalms 12:2 , 4:8 ).
to fear thy name--(compare Psalms 86:12 ) to honor Thy perfections.

13, 14. The reason: God had delivered him from death and the power of insolent, violent, and godless persecutors ( Psalms 54:3 , Ezekiel 8:12 ).

15. Contrasts God with his enemies (compare Psalms 86:5 ).

16. son . . . handmaid--homeborn servant (compare Luke 15:17 ).

17. Show me--literally, "Make with me a token," by Thy providential care. Thus in and by his prosperity his enemies would be confounded.