Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; New Living Translation Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God. English Standard Version Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God. Berean Standard Bible Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. King James Bible Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. New King James Version Preserve my life, for I am holy; You are my God; Save Your servant who trusts in You! New American Standard Bible Protect my soul, for I am godly; You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You. NASB 1995 Preserve my soul, for I am a godly man; O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You. NASB 1977 Do preserve my soul, for I am a godly man; O Thou my God, save Thy servant who trusts in Thee. Legacy Standard Bible Keep my soul, for I am a holy one; O You my God, save Your slave who trusts in You. Amplified Bible Protect my life (soul), for I am godly and faithful; O You my God, save Your servant, who trusts in You [believing in You and relying on You, confidently committing everything to You]. Christian Standard Bible Protect my life, for I am faithful. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Protect my life, for I am faithful. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. American Standard Version Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. Contemporary English Version Protect me and save me because you are my God. I am your faithful servant, and I trust you. English Revised Version Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Protect me, because I am faithful [to you]. Save your servant who trusts you. You are my God. Good News Translation Save me from death, because I am loyal to you; save me, for I am your servant and I trust in you. International Standard Version Protect me, for I am faithful; My God, deliver your servant who trusts in you. Majority Standard Bible Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. NET Bible Protect me, for I am loyal! O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you! New Heart English Bible Preserve my soul, for I am faithful. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you. Webster's Bible Translation Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. World English Bible Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionKeep my soul, for I [am] pious, "" Save Your servant who is trusting to You, O You, my God. Young's Literal Translation Keep my soul, for I am pious, Save Thy servant -- who is trusting to Thee, O Thou, my God. Smith's Literal Translation Watch my soul, for I am godly: save thy servant, thou my God, trusting in thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePreserve my soul, for I am holy: save thy servant, O my God, that trusteth in thee. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Preserve my life, for I am devoted; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; New Revised Standard Version Preserve my life, for I am devoted to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePreserve my soul, for thou art holy; O thou God, save thy servant who trusts in thee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Keep my soul because you are good; deliver your Servant who hopes in you, oh God! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Keep my soul, for I am godly; O Thou my God, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation Preserve my soul, for I am holy; save thy servant, O God, who hopes in thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tried But Trusting1A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. 3Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long.… Cross References Psalm 25:20 Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. Psalm 31:23 Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant. Psalm 37:28 For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. Psalm 97:10 Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 145:20 The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy. Proverbs 2:8 to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints. Isaiah 49:7 Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.” Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. 2 Samuel 22:26 To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; Nehemiah 1:11 O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.) Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. John 17:15 I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. Romans 8:27 And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Treasury of Scripture Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O you my God, save your servant that trusts in you. preserve Psalm 4:3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. Psalm 37:28 For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. Psalm 119:94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. holy. Psalm 18:19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me. Deuteronomy 7:7,8 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people: … Romans 9:18,23,24 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth… save Psalm 119:124,125 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes… Psalm 143:12 And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant. John 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. trusteth Psalm 13:5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. Psalm 16:1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. Psalm 31:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Jump to Previous Confideth Devoted Godly Guard Holy Hope Life Pious Preserve Salvation Save Servant Soul True. Trusteth Trusting TrustsJump to Next Confideth Devoted Godly Guard Holy Hope Life Pious Preserve Salvation Save Servant Soul True. Trusteth Trusting TrustsPsalm 86 1. David strengthens his prayer by the consciousness of his religion5. By the goodness and power of God 11. He desires the continuance of former grace 14. Complaining of the proud, he craves some token of God's goodness Preserve my soul, for I am godly. The psalmist begins with a plea for preservation, indicating a deep sense of vulnerability and dependence on God. The term "soul" here refers to the entirety of one's being, emphasizing the need for divine protection. The claim of being "godly" suggests a life dedicated to following God's commandments and living in accordance with His will. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where faithfulness is met with divine care. The psalmist's appeal is rooted in the understanding that God honors those who strive to live righteously, as seen in passages like Psalm 4:3, which states that the Lord has set apart the godly for Himself. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 86, David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God, his role as king of Israel, and his authorship of many psalms. 2. God The central figure in this verse, God is portrayed as the preserver and savior, highlighting His role as a protector and the one in whom trust is placed. 3. Servant Refers to the psalmist, likely David, who identifies himself as a servant of God, emphasizing humility and devotion. Teaching Points God's PreservationThe Hebrew word for "preserve" (shamar) implies guarding or keeping safe. Believers can trust in God's ability to protect their souls amidst life's challenges. Living a Godly Life The term "godly" (chasid) refers to one who is faithful and devoted. This calls Christians to live lives marked by devotion and righteousness. Trust in God Trust is a recurring theme in Scripture. The psalmist's reliance on God serves as a model for believers to place their confidence in God's character and promises. Servanthood Identifying as God's servant reflects humility and submission. Christians are encouraged to adopt a servant's heart, seeking to serve God and others.(2) For I am holy.--Rather, in order to reproduce the feeling, for I am one of the chosen ones; one of Thy saints, &c. He pleads the covenant relation as a claim to the blessing. (See, on chasid, Note, Psalm 1:5.)Verse 2. - Preserve my soul. It is one of the special offices of God to "preserve the souls of his saints" (Psalm 97:10). He is not only man's Creator, but his "Preserver" (Job 7:20; Job 10:12). For I am holy. The psalmist does not mean to claim for himself perfect holiness, but only that sincerity in religion which God's servants may rightly vindicate to themselves. O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee (comp, Psalm 34:22; Psalm 37:40). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Preserveשָֽׁמְרָ֣ה (šā·mə·rāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to my soul, נַפְשִׁי֮ (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I [am] אָ֥נִי (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I godly. חָסִ֪יד (ḥā·sîḏ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2623: Kind, pious You אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are my God; אֱלֹהַ֑י (’ĕ·lō·hay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative save הוֹשַׁ֣ע (hō·wō·ša‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor Your servant עַ֭בְדְּךָ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant who trusts הַבּוֹטֵ֥חַ (hab·bō·w·ṭê·aḥ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure in You. אֵלֶֽיךָ׃ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links Psalm 86:2 NIVPsalm 86:2 NLT Psalm 86:2 ESV Psalm 86:2 NASB Psalm 86:2 KJV Psalm 86:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 86:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 86:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 86:2 French Bible Psalm 86:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 86:2 Preserve my soul for I am godly (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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