Psalms 86:5

“For thou, Lord, art good, etc.] Essentially and independently good, from whom every good and perfect gift comes; good in himself, and good to others; good to all, in a providential way; and good to his own special people in a way of grace: this is asserted by Christ, (<401917>Matthew 19:17) and ready to forgive; there is forgiveness with him, and it is to be had without difficulty; he has largely provided for it; he is forward unto it, he freely giving it; it is according to the riches of his grace; he does abundantly pardon; no sooner is it asked but it is had; this David knew by experience, (<193205>Psalm 32:5), and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee; in truth, in…”

“For thou, Lord, art good ... - This is another reason why God should hear his prayer; and it is a reason which may be properly urged at all times, and by all classes of persons. It is founded on the benevolence of God; on the fullness of his mercy to all that invoke his name. We should call in vain on a God who was not merciful and ready to forgive; but in the divine character there is the most ample foundation for such an appeal. In his benevolence; in his readiness to forgive; in the plenitude of his mercy, God is all that a penitent sinner could wish him to be. For if such a sinner should endeavor to describe what he would desire to find in God as a ground of appeal in his prayers, he…”

“86:5-7 The psalmist appeals to God to remain true to his character, which is the basis for hope. 86:5 The psalmist recounts the catalog of divine perfections (Exod 34:6-7), especially God’s willingness to forgive sin (see Pss 32:5; 85:2; 145:7-10).”

“thou: Psa 86:15, Psa 25:8, Psa 36:7, Psa 52:1, Psa 69:16, Psa 119:68, Psa 130:7, Psa 145:8, Psa 145:9; Exo 34:6; Joe 2:13; Jo1 4:8, Jo1 4:9 ready: Neh 9:17; Isa 55:7; Dan 9:9; Mic 7:18 plenteous: Psa 103:8, Psa 130:4, Psa 130:7; Joe 2:13; Rom 5:20, Rom 5:21; Eph 1:6-8, Eph 2:4 unto all: Psa 145:18; Jer 33:3; Eze 36:33, Eze 36:37; Luk 11:9, Luk 11:10; Joh 4:10; Act 2:21; Rom 10:12, Rom 10:13 Psalms 86:6”