P S A L M S
PSALM LXXXVI.
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," Hebrews 5:7. David, in this prayer (according to the nature of that duty), I. Gives glory to God, Psalms 86:8-10; Psalms 86:12; Psalms 86:13. II. Seeks for grace and favour from God, that God would hear his prayers ( Psalms 86:1; Psalms 86:6; Psalms 86:7), preserve and save him, and be merciful to him ( Psalms 86:2; Psalms 86:3; Psalms 86:16), that he would give him joy, and grace, and strength, and put honour upon him, Psalms 86:4; Psalms 86:11; Psalms 86:17. He pleads God's goodness ( Psalms 86:5; Psalms 86:15) and the malice of his enemies, Psalms 86:14. In singing this we must, as David did, lift up our souls to God with application.