Psalms 86:5 net — Certainly O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you.

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"Certainly O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you."

— Psalms 86:5, NET Bible

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Psalms 86 — Context

2

Protect me, for I am loyal! You are my God; deliver your servant who trusts in you!

3

Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry out to you all day long!

4

Make your servant glad, for to you, O Lord, I pray!

5

Certainly O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you.

6

O LORD, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for mercy!

7

In my time of trouble I cry out to you, for you will answer me.

8

None can compare to you among the gods, O Lord! Your exploits are incomparable!

Psalms 86:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 86:5 say?
Psalms 86:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Certainly O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you.”
Where is Psalms 86:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 86:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 86, verse 5.
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 86:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 86:5 in?
Psalms 86:5 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 86:5?
Psalms 86:5 reads (NET): “Certainly O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you.” 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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