Psalms 85:16 cpdv — Look down upon me and have mercy on me. Grant your authority to your servant, and bring salvation to the son of your ha…

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"Look down upon me and have mercy on me. Grant your authority to your servant, and bring salvation to the son of your handmaid. "

— Psalms 85:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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“O look upon me, and have mercy on me: give thy command to thy servant, and save the son of thy handmaid.”
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Psalms 85 — Context

For your mercy toward me is great, and you have rescued my soul from the lower part of Hell.

O God, the iniquitous have risen up against me, and the synagogue of the powerful have sought my soul, and they have not placed you in their sight.

And you, Lord God, are compassionate and merciful, being patient and full of mercy and truthful.

Look down upon me and have mercy on me. Grant your authority to your servant, and bring salvation to the son of your handmaid.

Make me a sign of what is good, so that those who hate me, may look and be confounded. For you, O Lord, have helped me and consoled me.

Psalms 85:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 85:16 say?

Psalms 85:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Look down upon me and have mercy on me. Grant your authority to your servant, and bring salvation to the son of your handmaid. ”

Where is Psalms 85:16 in the Bible?

Psalms 85:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 85, verse 16.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 85:16.

What translation should I read Psalms 85:16 in?

Psalms 85:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 85:16?

Psalms 85:16 reads (CPDV): “Look down upon me and have mercy on me. Grant your authority to your servant, and bring salvation to the son of your handmaid. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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