Key Verse Spotlight
Psalms 86:2 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“Preserve my soul; for I {am} holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. {holy: or, one whom thou favourest}”
Psalms 86:2
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
[A Prayer of David.] Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I {am} poor and needy. {A Prayer...: or, A Prayer, being a Psalm of David}
Preserve my soul; for I {am} holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. {holy: or, one whom thou favourest}
Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. {daily: or, all the day}
Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
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