Psalms 86:2

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Preserve my soul; for I [am] holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Preserve my life, for I am faithful; save your servant, who puts his trust in you because 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.

American Standard Version:

Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Preserve^{H8104}{H8798)} my soul^{H5315}; for I am holy^{H2623}: O thou my God^{H430}, save^{H3467}{H8685)} thy servant^{H5650} that trusteth^{H982}{H8802)} in thee.

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Commentary for Psalms 86:2

Psalm 86:2, which reads, "Preserve my soul; for I [am] holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee," is a verse that captures a fervent plea for divine protection and salvation. The psalmist, traditionally understood to be King David, is crying out to God in a moment of distress, appealing to his relationship with the Lord as the basis for his request.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the life of David, who often found himself in perilous situations, facing enemies and personal trials. As a king and a warrior, David's life was frequently in danger, and his psalms often reflect a deep reliance on God for deliverance and preservation.

The themes present in this verse include a profound sense of reverence for God's holiness, a recognition of the psalmist's own consecration or chosen status before God, and an expression of trust and faith in God's saving power. The plea "preserve my soul" implies a request for comprehensive protection, not just of physical life but also of the innermost being or essence of the psalmist. By identifying himself as God's servant and one who trusts in God, the psalmist underscores his faithful devotion and the expectation that God will act consistently with His nature by protecting those who are loyal to Him.

In summary, Psalm 86:2 encapsulates a desperate call for God's intervention, emphasizing the psalmist's holy status before God, his trust in God's faithfulness, and his reliance on God's power to save and preserve him from harm. This verse reflects the broader biblical theme of God as a refuge and protector of those who seek Him in times of trouble.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H8104
   There are 440 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמַר
   Transliteration: shâmar
   Pronunciation: shaw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.; beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man).
   
2. Strong's Number: H5315
   There are 683 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נֶפֶשׁ
   Transliteration: nephesh
   Pronunciation: neh'-fesh
   Description: from נָפַשׁ; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental); any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it.
   
3. Strong's Number: H2623
   There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָסִיד
   Transliteration: châçîyd
   Pronunciation: khaw-seed'
   Description: from חָסַד; properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint); godly (man), good, holy (one), merciful, saint, (un-) godly.
   
4. Strong's Number: H430
   There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
   Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
   Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
   Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3467
   There are 198 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָשַׁע
   Transliteration: yâshaʻ
   Pronunciation: yaw-shah'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor; [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5650
   There are 714 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֶבֶד
   Transliteration: ʻebed
   Pronunciation: eh'-bed
   Description: from עָבַד; a servant; [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant.
   
7. Strong's Number: H982
   There are 117 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּטַח
   Transliteration: bâṭach
   Pronunciation: baw-takh'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to hide for refuge (but not so precipitately as חָסָה); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure; be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust.