Psalms 86:2
“Preserue my soule, for I am holy: O thou my God, saue thy seruant, that trusteth in thee.”
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Psalms 86:2 Context
1[A prayer of Dauid.] Bow downe thine eare, O Lord, heare me: for I am poore & needy. 2Preserue my soule, for I am holy: O thou my God, saue thy seruant, that trusteth in thee. 3Be merciful vnto me, O Lord: for I cry vnto thee daily. 4Reioyce the soule of thy seruant: for vnto thee (O Lord) doe I lift vp my soule.
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Other Translations
Preserve my soul; for I [am] holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
- King James Version
Preserve my soul, for I am a godly man; O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Keep my soul, for I am true to you; O my God, give salvation to your servant, whose hope is in you.
- Basic English Bible
Keep my soul, for I am godly; O thou my God, save thy servant who confideth in thee.
- Darby Bible
Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
- Webster's Bible
Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.
- World English Bible
Keep my soul, for I [am] pious, Save Thy servant -- who is trusting to Thee, O Thou, my God.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Keep my soul, for I am godly; O Thou my God, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Preserve my soul, for I am a godly man; O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Keep my soul, for I am true to you; O my God, give salvation to your servant, whose hope is in you.
- Basic English Bible
Keep my soul, for I am godly; O thou my God, save thy servant who confideth in thee.
- Darby Bible
Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
- Webster's Bible
Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.
- World English Bible
Keep my soul, for I [am] pious, Save Thy servant -- who is trusting to Thee, O Thou, my God.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Keep my soul, for I am godly; O Thou my God, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 86:2
86:2 Holy - Sincerely devoted to thy service.