Psalms 86:15

“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, etc.] Or merciful f1226 , in the most affectionate and tender manner, as a parent to its child, or particularly as a mother to the son of her womb; and is rich and plenteous in his mercy, and freely bestows it; and this was the support of the psalmist under his troubles from his enemies, that though they were cruel the Lord was merciful: and gracious; so he has been in eternity, as appears by his election of grace, by the covenant of his grace, and the provisions of it in his Son; and so he is in time, as is manifest from his kindness in Christ Jesus, from his justification, pardon, adoption, effectual calling and salvation of his people, which…”

“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion ... - See the notes at Psalms 86:5. The words rendered “long-suffering” mean that there was and would be delay in his anger; that it was not soon excited; that he did not act from passion or sudden resentment; that he endured the conduct of sinners long without rising up to punish them; that he was not quick to take vengeance, but bore with them patiently. On this account the psalmist, though conscious that he was a sinner, hoped and pleaded that God would save him. Plenteous in ... truth - That is, in faithfulness. When thou hast made a promise, thou wilt faithfully keep it. return to 'Top of Page'”

“86:15 God has mercy on his people (51:1); he is gracious (25:6), slow to get angry (103:8; 145:8), and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness (Hebrew khesed and ’emeth; 143:1). This verse repeats a theme first expressed in Exod 34:7; Num 14:18 (cp. Pss 103:8; 145:8; Neh 9:17; Joel 2:13; Jon 4:2).”

“But thou: Psa 86:5, Psa 103:8, Psa 111:4, Psa 130:4, Psa 130:7, Psa 145:8; Exo 31:6, Exo 31:7; Num 14:18; Neh 9:17; Joe 2:13; Mic 7:18; Rom 5:20, Rom 5:21; Eph 1:7, Eph 2:4-7 mercy: Psa 85:10, Psa 98:3; Joh 1:17; Rom 15:8, Rom 15:9 Psalms 86:16”