Psalms 86:5 meaning and explanation

For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.

Psalms 86:5, Berean Standard Bible

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Psalm 86 is a prayer of David, and in verse 5 he pauses his plea to state why he can keep asking. The verse grounds his request in God's character rather than his own worth: the Lord is kind, forgiving, and rich in loving devotion.

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