Psalms 119:86 Meaning and Explanation
“All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God's commandments are trustworthy; the persecutors are unjust; the psalmist asks for help.
The Context of Psalms 119:86
Trust in God's faithful law amidst unjust persecution.
What Does Psalms 119:86 Mean?
'All thy commandments are faithful' affirms that God's laws are reliable, true, and worthy of trust. They stand firm as an anchor when human wickedness swirls.
'They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me' juxtaposes the trustworthiness of God's law with the falseness of human persecution. The psalmist petitions God for deliverance based on the contrast between God's truth and his enemies' injustice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:86
What does Psalms 119:86 mean?
God's commandments are trustworthy; the persecutors are unjust; the psalmist asks for help.
What is the context of Psalms 119:86?
Trust in God's faithful law amidst unjust persecution.