Bible Strands
Psalms 86:7
In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the LORD during a personal crisis, positioned between a plea for mercy and a declaration of divine uniqueness.
The words — The Hebrew term צָרָתִי (tza.ra.T/i) literally means "my distress," while אֶקְרָאֶךְ ('ek.ra.'E./ka) translates to "I call out to you."
The thread — This pattern of crying out in trouble and receiving a divine response appears in Jonah 2:2, Psalms 17:6, and Psalms 34:4.
Why it lands — The text establishes a direct causal link between honest invocation in hardship and divine intervention, requiring the reader to approach God with expectation rather than hesitation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.
Cross-references
- Jonah 2:2 saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice.
- Psalms 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
- Psalms 17:6 I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.
- Psalms 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
- Hebrews 5:7 During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
- Isaiah 26:16 O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer.
- Lamentations 3:55 I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit.
- Psalms 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.
- Psalms 142:1 A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.
- Psalms 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.