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Psalms 86:7

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In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 7

This psalm is entitled "a prayer of David;" probably it was not penned upon any particular occasion, but was a prayer he often used himself, and recommended to others for their use, especially in a day of affliction. Many think that David penned this prayer as a type of Christ, "who in the days of his flesh offered up strong cries," Heb 5:7. David, in this prayer (according to the nature of that duty), I. Gives glory to God (Psa 86:8-10, Psa 86:12, Psa 86:13). II. Seeks for grace and favour from God, that God would hear his prayers (Psa 86:1, Psa 86:6, Psa 86:7), preserve and save him, and be merciful to him (Psa 86:2, Psa 86:3, Psa 86:16), that he would give him joy, and grace, and strength, and put honour upon him (Psa 86:4, Psa 86:11, Psa 86:17). He pleads God's goodness (Psa 86:5, Psa 86:15) and the malice of his enemies (Psa 86:14). In singing this we must, as David did, lift up our souls to God with application. A Prayer of David.

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Strong's Concordancev. 7

יוֹם (yôwm, H3117) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to… צָרָה (tsârâh, H6869) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival: קָרָא (qârâʼ, H7121) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of… עָנָה (ʻânâh, H6030) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond;…

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Jonah 2:2rank 11

saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice.

Psalms 17:6rank 9

I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.

Psalms 50:15rank 9

Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Hebrews 5:7rank 8

During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

Isaiah 26:16rank 7

O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer.

Psalms 142:1rank 6

I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.

Psalms 18:6rank 6

In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Psalms 91:15rank 5

When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.

Psalms 142:3rank 4

Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me.

Luke 22:44rank 3

And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.

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