Psalms 86:7 Meaning and Explanation
“In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →When trouble comes, the psalmist will call on God confident that He will respond.
The Context of Psalms 86:7
Confidence in God's response forms the core of the prayer's resolve.
What Does Psalms 86:7 Mean?
The 'day of trouble' is cast not as doubt but as future certainty—the speaker anticipates crisis but equally anticipates God's response. This confidence is not wishful thinking but trust built on past experience or revealed character: the speaker expects an answer because God has shown Himself answerable.
The promise 'thou wilt answer me' is stated as fact, not hope. This reflects the conviction that calling upon God in trouble brings a response—not necessarily the removal of difficulty, but the presence and involvement of God in the crisis.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 86:7
What does Psalms 86:7 mean?
When trouble comes, the psalmist will call on God confident that He will respond.
What is the context of Psalms 86:7?
Confidence in God's response forms the core of the prayer's resolve.