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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 />Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/86.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/86.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/86.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/86.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/86.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Rejoice the soul of Your servant, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/86.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make the soul of Your servant joyful, For to You, Lord, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/86.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Make glad the soul of Your servant, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/86.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Make glad the soul of Thy servant, For to Thee, O Lord, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/86.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Make glad the soul of Your slave, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/86.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Make Your servant rejoice, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul [all that I am—in prayer].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/86.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring joy to your servant’s life, because I appeal to you, Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/86.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring joy to Your servant&#8217s life, because I turn to You, Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/86.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice the soul of thy servant; For unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/86.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Make my heart glad! I serve you, and my prayer is sincere. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/86.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Rejoice the soul of thy servant; for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/86.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Give me joy, O Lord, because I lift my soul to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/86.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Make your servant glad, O Lord, because my prayers go up to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/86.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Your servant rejoices, because, Lord, I set my hope on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/86.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/86.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Make your servant glad, for to you, O Lord, I pray! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/86.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Bring joy to the soul of your servant, for to you, Lord, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/86.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for to thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/86.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Bring joy to the soul of your servant, for to you, Lord, do I lift up my soul. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/86.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Make glad the soul of Your servant, "" For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/86.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Rejoice the soul of Thy servant, For unto Thee, O Lord, my soul I lift up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/86.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Rejoice the soul of thy servant, for to thee, O Jehovah, will I lift up my soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/86.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Give joy to the soul of thy servant, for to thee, O Lord, I have lifted up my soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/86.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 85:4>Give joy to the soul of your servant, for I have lifted up my soul to you, Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/86.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Gladden the soul of your servant; to you, Lord, I lift up my soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/86.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/86.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice the soul of thy servant; for unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/86.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Make the soul of your Servant glad, because to you, LORD JEHOVAH, I have lifted up my soul!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/86.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Rejoice the soul of Thy servant; For unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/86.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Rejoice the sold of thy servant: for to thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/86-4.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=10732" 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">3</span>Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: mê·aḥ (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">Bring joy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: ne·p̄eš (N-fsc) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·de·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">to Your servant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to 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/5375.htm" title="5375: ’eś·śā (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">I lift up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my soul.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.…<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="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">Psalm 5:11</a></span><br />But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/90-14.htm">Psalm 90:14</a></span><br />Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a></span><br />So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a></span><br />Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5</a></span><br />For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a></span><br />Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/51-12.htm">Psalm 51:12</a></span><br />Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a></span><br />You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-21.htm">Psalm 33:21</a></span><br />For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/70-4.htm">Psalm 70:4</a></span><br />May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Rejoice the soul of your servant: for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.</p><p class="hdg">rejoice</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/51-12.htm">Psalm 51:12</a></b></br> Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me <i>with thy</i> free spirit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a></b></br> To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/65-18.htm">Isaiah 65:18</a></b></br> But be ye glad and rejoice for ever <i>in that</i> which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.</p><p class="hdg">do</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-8.htm">Psalm 62:8</a></b></br> Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God <i>is</i> a refuge for us. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/143-8.htm">Psalm 143:8</a></b></br> Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/85-6.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-5.htm">Gladden</a> <a href="/psalms/84-2.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/82-2.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/psalms/85-6.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/86-2.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/86-2.htm">Soul</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/89-42.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/104-15.htm">Gladden</a> <a href="/psalms/87-7.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/94-2.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/86-16.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/86-13.htm">Soul</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/86.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/86.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Bring joy to Your servant</b><br>This phrase reflects a plea for divine intervention and joy, emphasizing the relationship between God and His servant. The term "servant" indicates a position of humility and submission, often used by David to describe his relationship with God. In biblical times, a servant was someone who relied entirely on their master for provision and protection, mirroring the believer's dependence on God. The request for joy suggests a deep trust in God's ability to transform circumstances, aligning with the biblical theme that true joy comes from God (<a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a>). This plea can be seen as a foreshadowing of the joy found in Christ, who offers eternal joy and peace to His followers (<a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a>).<p><b>for to You, O Lord</b><br>The use of "O Lord" signifies a personal and covenantal relationship with God, invoking His name as Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel. This reflects the understanding that God is not distant but intimately involved in the lives of His people. The phrase underscores the monotheistic belief central to the faith of Israel, contrasting with the polytheistic cultures surrounding them. It also highlights the exclusivity of worship and reliance on the one true God, a theme echoed throughout the Old Testament (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>).<p><b>I lift up my soul</b><br>Lifting up one's soul is an expression of complete surrender and trust in God. It indicates a deep spiritual act of worship and dependence, where the psalmist offers his innermost being to God. This act of lifting up the soul is a recurring theme in the Psalms, symbolizing a heartfelt prayer and longing for God's presence and guidance (<a href="/psalms/25.htm">Psalm 25:1</a>). It reflects the biblical principle that God desires a relationship with His people that involves the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. This phrase can also be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly exemplified a life of complete surrender to the Father's will (<a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a>).<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 one to whom David directs his prayer, seeking joy and lifting his soul. Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/servant.htm">Servant</a></b><br>Refers to David himself, highlighting his humility and dedication to serving God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_service.htm">Joy in Service</a></b><br>True joy comes from serving God and aligning our desires with His will. David's request for joy is rooted in his identity as God's servant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/lifting_the_soul.htm">Lifting the Soul</a></b><br>Lifting our soul to God signifies trust and surrender. It is an act of worship and dependence, acknowledging that God is the source of our joy and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_source_of_joy.htm">Prayer as a Source of Joy</a></b><br>Prayer is not just a request for help but a means to experience God's presence and joy. Regular communication with God transforms our perspective and fills us with His joy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_relationship_with_god.htm">Humility in Relationship with God</a></b><br>Recognizing our position as servants of God fosters humility. This humility opens the door to experiencing God's grace and joy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Trusting in God's faithfulness is crucial for experiencing joy. David's confidence in God’s character is the foundation of his request for joy.<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/do_psalm_126_and_nehemiah_4_conflict.htm">Do the joyful descriptions in Psalm 126:2, 5-6 conflict with other biblical accounts (e.g., Nehemiah 4) that depict the return from exile as difficult and fraught with opposition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ps._42_4_align_with_israelite_worship.htm">Does the mention of temple procession (Psalm 42:4) align with archaeological evidence of ancient Israelite worship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_poor_devout_reconcile_psalm_112_3.htm">Psalm 112:3 declares that the righteous will enjoy wealth and riches; how does this reconcile with devout individuals who remain poor and persecuted throughout history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</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 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Rejoice the soul of thy servant.</span> The prayer rises from mere entreaties for relief and recovery from a state of suffering, into an earnest request for that which the heart of man is ever longing for and seeking after - gladness and joy. The faithful are promised that they shall come ultimately to a condition of exceeding great joy; but even saints are sometimes impatient, and want their joy in this world and at once. <span class="cmt_word">For unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/25-1.htm">Psalm 25:1</a>, entitled, like this, "a Psalm of David"). There is no more likely way of attaining to spiritual joy than to be always lifting up the soul to God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/86-4.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">Bring joy</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֭מֵּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Your servant,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַבְדֶּ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḇ·de·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to You,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֶ֥יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O Lord,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י</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">I lift up</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶשָּֽׂא׃</span> <span class="translit">(’eś·śā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my soul.</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשִׁ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/86-4.htm">Psalm 86:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/86-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 86:4 Bring joy to the soul of your (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/86-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 86:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 86:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/86-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 86:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 86:5" /></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>