Psalms 86:5
Psalms 86:5 in Multiple Translations
For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee.
You are good, O Lord, and full of forgiveness; your mercy is great to all who make their cry to you.
For you, Lord, are good; you are forgiving and full of trustworthy love for all who come to you.
For thou, Lord, art good and mercifull, and of great kindenes vnto all them, that call vpon thee.
For Thou, Lord, [art] good and forgiving. And abundant in kindness to all calling Thee.
For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.
For thou, LORD, art good, and ready to forgive; and abundant in mercy to all them that call upon thee.
Shall not Sion say: This man and that man is born in her? and the Highest himself hath founded her.
Lord, you are good to us, and you forgive us; you faithfully love very much all those who ◄pray/call out► to you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 86:5
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Psalms 86:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
אַתָּ֣ה
אֲ֭דֹנָ/י
ט֣וֹב
וְ/סַלָּ֑ח
וְ/רַב
חֶ֝֗סֶד
לְ/כָל
קֹרְאֶֽי/ךָ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
אֲ֭דֹנָ/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
ט֣וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
וְ/סַלָּ֑ח
çallâch
H5546
forgiving
Conj | Adj
וְ/רַב
rab
H7227
many
Conj | Adj
חֶ֝֗סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
קֹרְאֶֽי/ךָ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 86:5
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
אֲ֭דֹנָ/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
ט֣וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
וְ/סַלָּ֑ח
çallâch
H5546
"forgiving"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means being ready to forgive, as seen in God's character throughout the Bible, particularly in Psalm 86:5 where David praises God for being forgiving. It describes a willingness to pardon others. This concept is central to the Christian faith.
Definition: ready to forgive, forgiving
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: ready to forgive. See also: Psalms 86:5.
וְ/רַב
rab
H7227
"many"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
חֶ֝֗סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
קֹרְאֶֽי/ךָ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
Study Notes — Psalms 86:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 86:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 86:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 86:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 86:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 86:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 86:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 86:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 86:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 86:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 86:5
- Sermons on Psalms 86:5
Context — Tried but Trusting
3Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long.
4Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
5For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
6Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy. 7In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 145:8–9 | The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion. The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made. |
| 2 | Joel 2:13 | 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. |
| 3 | Exodus 34:6 | 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, |
| 4 | Nehemiah 9:17 | 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. |
| 5 | Psalms 103:8 | The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. |
| 6 | Acts 2:21 | And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ |
| 7 | Psalms 25:8 | Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way. |
| 8 | Psalms 145:18 | The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. |
| 9 | Ephesians 1:6–8 | to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. |
| 10 | 1 John 4:8–9 | Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. |
Psalms 86:5 Summary
[God is a kind and forgiving God, which means He is always willing to show us mercy and pardon our sins. This is a wonderful promise that gives us hope and comfort, as seen in Psalms 103:12. When we call on God, He promises to answer us and show us His loving devotion, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3. By trusting in God's goodness and love, we can experience His kindness and forgiveness in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is 'kind and forgiving'?
This means that God is merciful and willing to pardon our sins, as seen in Psalms 103:12, where it says He has removed our transgressions from us as far as the east is from the west.
How can I experience God's 'loving devotion'?
We can experience God's loving devotion by calling on Him and trusting in His goodness, as promised in Romans 8:28, where it says all things work together for good to those who love God.
Is God's kindness and forgiveness available to everyone?
Yes, according to Psalms 86:5, God's kindness and forgiveness are available to all who call on Him, as also seen in Acts 2:21, which says whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Why is it important to acknowledge God's character in this verse?
Acknowledging God's character as kind and forgiving helps us to trust in His goodness and love, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3, where it says He has loved us with an everlasting love.
Reflection Questions
- How have I experienced God's kindness and forgiveness in my life, and how can I express gratitude for these gifts?
- What are some ways I can 'call on' God, and how can I make this a regular practice in my prayer life?
- In what ways do I need to trust in God's loving devotion right now, and what steps can I take to deepen my faith?
- How can I share God's kindness and forgiveness with others, and what impact could this have on my relationships and community?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 86:5
For thou, Lord, art good,.... Essentially and independently good, from whom every good and perfect gift comes; good in himself, and good to others; good to all, in a providential way; and good to his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 86:5
For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive. God's forgiving character is one manifestation of His universal goodness.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 86:5
Herewith he relieveth himself under the sense of his guilt, whereby he had brought his present calamities upon himself. Them that call upon thee, to wit, in truth, as it is explained , or with an upright heart; for if a man regard iniquity in his heart, God will not hear him, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 86:5
Psalms 86:5 For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.Ver. 5. For thou, Lord, art good, &c.] Lord, I am hell, but thou art heaven, said that martyr; faith wrappeth herself up in the promise, and goeth boldly to God by prayer. And plenteous in mercy] Both to forgive sin and to give good, Hosea 14:2.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 86:5
(5) For thou.—Up to this time the psalmist has only put forward his needs in various aspects as a plea for God’s compassion. Now, not without art, he clenches his petition by an appeal to the nature itself of the Divine Being. The originals of the expressions in this verse will be found in Exodus 20:6; Exodus 34:6-9; Numbers 14:18-19. Ready to forgive.—The Hebrew word occurs nowhere else in the form found here. Etymologically it means remitting. The LXX. have ἐπιεικὴς, a word for which perhaps our considerate is the nearest equivalent, implying that legal right is overlooked and suspended in consideration of human weakness. Wis 12:18 gives a good description of this Divine attribute.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 86:5
Verse 5. For thou, Lord, art good] I found my expectations of help on thy own goodness through which thou art always ready to forgive. And I found it also on thy well-known character, to which all thy followers bear testimony, viz., that "thou art plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 86:5
5. ready to forgive] The exact word is found only here, but for the thought see Psalms 130:4; and for the whole verse cp. Exodus 34:6 f.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 86:5
For thou, Lord, art good ... - This is another reason why God should hear his prayer; and it is a reason which may be properly urged at all times, and by all classes of persons.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 86:5
5. Good, and ready to forgive—God’s goodness is an attribute of his nature; his forgiveness is a modification, or special exercise, of his goodness. The first is generic, the second specific.
Sermons on Psalms 86:5
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"Can God Forgive Me?" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the unfathomable mercy and forgiveness of God, highlighting a powerful encounter with a soldier haunted by his past sins and seeking redemption. It explores |
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Pure Heart, Pure Church - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into Psalm 51, highlighting David's deep repentance and plea for God's mercy after his sins of murder and adultery. It emphasizes the timeless nature of God's op |
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Seeking God by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking God for strength and power. He highlights how often people neglect to seek God for what they need, living with weak |
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Reading Letters in Front of God by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the challenges and attacks that the church is currently facing. He emphasizes the need to pray with all our hearts and seek God's help in tim |
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God's Abundant Mercy - a.w. Tozer by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of being impulsive and making sudden changes without proper planning or thought. He uses the analogy of a man who claims to be a |
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Daily Prayers of Master John Bradford by John Bradford | John Bradford preaches fervent prayers for confession of sins, seeking God's mercy, and repentance, acknowledging the need for God's grace and favor. He emphasizes the importance o |
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The Father’s Love by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the challenge many face in perceiving God as a loving Father due to painful experiences with earthly fathers. He encourages believers to recognize and em |