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href="/bsb/psalms/86.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/86.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/86.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/86.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/86.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/86.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But thou, O Lord, <i>art</i> a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/86.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But You, O Lord, <i>are</i> a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/86.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, Slow to anger and abundant in mercy and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/86.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/86.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/86.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But You, O Lord, are a God compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/86.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But You, O Lord, are a God [who protects and is] merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/86.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/86.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in faithful love and truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/86.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/86.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But you, the Lord God, are kind and merciful. You don't easily get angry, and your love can always be trusted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/86.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/86.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient, always faithful and ready to forgive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/86.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But you, O Lord, are a merciful and loving God, always patient, always kind and faithful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/86.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But you, Lord, are a compassionate God, merciful and patient, with unending gracious love and faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/86.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/86.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/86.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/86.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious; long-suffering, and abundant in mercy and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/86.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/86.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And You, O Lord, [are] God, merciful and gracious, "" Slow to anger, and abundant in kindness and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/86.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Thou, O Lord, art God, merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in kindness and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/86.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And thou, O Jehovah, art a God compassionate and merciful, and slow to anger and great of mercy and truth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/86.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And thou, O Lord, art a God of compassion, and merciful, patient, and of much mercy, and true. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/86.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 85:15>And you, Lord God, are compassionate and merciful, being patient and full of mercy and truthful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/86.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in mercy and truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/86.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/86.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But thou, O LORD God, art full of compassion and gracious, longsuffering and plenteous in mercy and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/86.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you, LORD JEHOVAH God, are compassionate and hovering, patient and abounding in grace and truth!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/86.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But Thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion and gracious, Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/86.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But thou, O Lord God, art compassionate and merciful, long-suffering, and abundant in mercy and true.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/86-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=10813" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/86.htm">Tried But Trusting</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life, with no regard for You. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">But You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">O Lord,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7349.htm" title="7349: ra·ḥūm (Adj-ms) -- Compassionate. From racham; compassionate.">are a compassionate</a> <a href="/hebrew/2587.htm" title="2587: wə·ḥan·nūn (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Gracious. From chanan; gracious.">and gracious</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl- (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/750.htm" title="750: ’e·reḵ (Adj-msc) -- Long. From 'arak; long.">slow</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pa·yim (N-md) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">to anger,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: wə·raḇ- (Conj-w:: Adj-msc) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">abounding</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">in loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: we·’ĕ·meṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">and faithfulness.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a></span><br />Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Numbers 14:18</a></span><br />‘The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion, forgiving iniquity and transgression. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers upon their children to the third and fourth generation.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Nehemiah 9:17</a></span><br />They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-13.htm">Joel 2:13</a></span><br />So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/4-2.htm">Jonah 4:2</a></span><br />So he prayed to the LORD, saying, “O LORD, is this not what I said while I was still in my own country? This is why I was so quick to flee toward Tarshish. I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion—One who relents from sending disaster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8</a></span><br />The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-8.htm">Psalm 145:8</a></span><br />The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a></span><br />Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18</a></span><br />Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-4.htm">Ephesians 2:4-5</a></span><br />But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, / made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a></span><br />See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a></span><br />Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">1 Timothy 1:16</a></span><br />But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But you, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.</p><p class="hdg">but thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a></b></br> For thou, Lord, <i>art</i> good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-4.htm">Psalm 111:4</a></b></br> He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD <i>is</i> gracious and full of compassion.</p><p class="hdg">mercy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalm 85:10</a></b></br> Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed <i>each other</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-3.htm">Psalm 98:3</a></b></br> He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/1-17.htm">John 1:17</a></b></br> For the law was given by Moses, <i>but</i> grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Abounding</a> <a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/psalms/85-5.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/psalms/85-5.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/psalms/79-8.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/psalms/78-38.htm">Compassionate</a> <a href="/psalms/85-11.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/69-16.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/psalms/86-3.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/86-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/86-13.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/86-13.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Lovingkindness</a> <a href="/psalms/86-3.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/86-13.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/78-38.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Plenteous</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/psalms/86-13.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-72.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Abounding</a> <a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/psalms/88-16.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/psalms/90-13.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Compassionate</a> <a href="/psalms/88-11.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/psalms/88-3.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/86-17.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/psalms/86-16.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/88-11.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/87-2.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/109-12.htm">Lovingkindness</a> <a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/86-16.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/86-16.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Plenteous</a> <a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/psalms/88-11.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/90-12.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 86</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/86-1.htm">David strengthens his prayer by the consciousness of his religion</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">By the goodness and power of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">He desires the continuance of former grace</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/86-14.htm">Complaining of the proud, he craves some token of God's goodness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Hebrew words used here, "rachum" (compassionate) and "chanun" (gracious), are often used to describe God's nature throughout the Old Testament. This description of God is consistent with His self-revelation in <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a>, where He declares His nature to Moses. The compassion of God is seen in His care for His people, as demonstrated in His provision and protection throughout Israel's history. The grace of God is evident in His willingness to forgive and restore, despite human failings. This understanding of God’s character is foundational to the relationship between God and His people, emphasizing His willingness to extend mercy and favor.<p><b>slow to anger</b><br>The phrase "slow to anger" is a translation of the Hebrew "erek apayim," which literally means "long of nostrils," a metaphor for patience. This attribute of God is significant in the context of His dealings with Israel, who frequently turned away from Him. Despite their repeated disobedience, God’s patience allowed for repentance and return. This patience is also a theme in the prophetic books, where God often warns of judgment but delays it to give His people time to repent. The New Testament echoes this attribute in <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a>, where God’s patience is linked to His desire for all to come to repentance.<p><b>abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness</b><br>The Hebrew words "chesed" (loving devotion) and "emet" (faithfulness) are central to understanding God’s covenant relationship with His people. "Chesed" is often translated as "steadfast love" or "lovingkindness," and it conveys a sense of loyalty and commitment. This is the love that God shows in His covenant with Israel, a love that is unwavering despite human unfaithfulness. "Emet" refers to truth and reliability, underscoring God’s trustworthiness. These attributes are seen in God’s promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and His faithfulness in fulfilling them. In the New Testament, Jesus embodies these qualities, as seen in <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>, where He is described as "full of grace and truth," reflecting the same steadfast love and faithfulness of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/86.htm">Psalm 86</a>, David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God, his role as the second king of Israel, and his authorship of many psalms.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central focus of this verse, God is described with attributes that highlight His character and nature, emphasizing His compassion, grace, patience, love, and truth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the nation of Israel is the broader context in which David writes, often experiencing God's attributes firsthand through their history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_character.htm">Understanding God's Character</a></b><br>Recognize that God's nature is inherently compassionate and gracious. This understanding should shape our view of Him and our relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/patience_in_our_lives.htm">Patience in Our Lives</a></b><br>Just as God is slow to anger, we are called to emulate His patience in our interactions with others, reflecting His character in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/abounding_love_and_truth.htm">Abounding Love and Truth</a></b><br>God's love and truth are abundant and unwavering. We should strive to live in a way that reflects His love and truth to those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_in_action.htm">Grace in Action</a></b><br>God's grace is a model for how we should extend grace to others, forgiving and showing kindness even when it is undeserved.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_faithfulness.htm">Trust in God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Knowing that God is abounding in truth, we can trust in His promises and faithfulness, even when circumstances are challenging.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_86.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 86</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god_both_compassionate_and_wrathful.htm">Psalm 86:15 – How do we reconcile a “compassionate and gracious” God with accounts of divine wrath and destruction throughout the Bible? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_deepen_my_bond_with_god.htm">How can I deepen my relationship with God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_lam_3_31-33_with_ot_judgments.htm">How do we reconcile Lamentations 3:31–33, where God claims not to afflict willingly, with the harsh judgments described throughout the Old Testament? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_patience.htm">What is the Bible's teaching on patience?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/86.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion.</span> The appeal is to God's own revelation of himself. He had declared that he was "merciful and gracious, long suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin" (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6, 7</a>); he could not, therefore, desert the psalmist in his need. <span class="cmt_word">And gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth</span> (comp. above, ver. 5; and see also <a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Numbers 14:18</a>; <a href="/joel/2-13.htm">Joel 2:13</a>; <a href="/jonah/4-2.htm">Jonah 4:2</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/86-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But You,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַתָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O Lord,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲ֭דֹנָי</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are a compassionate</span><br /><span class="heb">רַח֣וּם</span> <span class="translit">(ra·ḥūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7349.htm">Strong's 7349: </a> </span><span class="str2">Compassionate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and gracious</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחַנּ֑וּן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥan·nūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2587.htm">Strong's 2587: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gracious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵל־</span> <span class="translit">(’êl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">slow</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֥רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(’e·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_750.htm">Strong's 750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Long</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to anger,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֝פַּ֗יִם</span> <span class="translit">(’ap·pa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">abounding</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרַב־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·raḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֥סֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·seḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and truth.</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱמֶֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/86-15.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 86:15 But you Lord are a merciful (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/86-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 86:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 86:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/86-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 86:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 86:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>