What does Psalm 86:11 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 86, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 86:8–13 follows a passionate and broad appeal for the Lord's intervention. This passage praises God for His power and glorious nature. These words echo statements made in other Old Testament writings and Psalms (Exodus 15:11; Deuteronomy 3:24; Psalm 22:28; 25:4). The psalmist expresses confidence that God will respond with salvation.
Three sections form this prayer, which repeats statements from David's psalms and famous portions of the Old Testament. The first section asks for God's rescue during some hardship or danger. The second segment praises the Lord for His divine nature and His prior efforts on the psalmist's behalf. The last section returns to an appeal for salvation in the face of murderous enemies. Throughout this prayer are references to God using multiple terms, including the Hebrew word Adōnā'y, or Adonai, which literally means "Master."
