Psalms 86:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 86:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee; For thou wilt answer me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee; For thou wilt answer me.
Psalms 86:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 86

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee; For thou wilt answer me.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee, etc.] David had his troubles, both inward and outward, before and after he came to the throne, in private and public life; and every good man has his troubles; and there are some particular times or days of trouble; which trouble arises from different causes; sometimes from themselves, their corruptions, the weakness of their grace, and the poor performance of their duties; sometimes from others; from the persecutions of the men of the world; from the wicked lives of profane sinners, and especially professors of religion, and from the spread of false doctrine; sometimes from Satan and his temptations; and sometimes from the more immediate hand…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee - That is, I do it now; I have done it; I will do it. The language implies a habit, or a steady purpose of mind, that in all times of trouble he would make God his refuge. It was this fixed purpose - this regular habit - which was now the ground of his confidence. A man who always makes God his refuge, who has no other ground of reliance, may feel assured that God will interpose and save him. For thou wilt answer me - This also implies a fixed and steady assurance of mind, applicable not only to this case, but to all similar cases. He had firm confidence in God at all times; an unwavering belief that God is a hearer of prayer. This is a just…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 18:6, Psa 34:4-6, Psa 50:15, Psa 55:16-18, Psa 77:1, Psa 77:2, Psa 91:15, Psa 142:1, Psa 142:3; Isa 26:16; Lam 3:55-57; Jon 2:2; Luk 22:44; Heb 5:7 Psalms 86:8”
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