Psalms 86:15

15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Psalms 86:15 in Other Translations

KJV
15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
ESV
15 But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
NLT
15 But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
MSG
15 But you, O God, are both tender and kind, not easily angered, immense in love, and you never, never quit.
CSB
15 But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abundant in faithful love and truth.

Psalms 86:15 In-Context

13 For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths, from the realm of the dead.
14 Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God; ruthless people are trying to kill me— they have no regard for you.
15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
16 Turn to me and have mercy on me; show your strength in behalf of your servant; save me, because I serve you just as my mother did.
17 Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, LORD, have helped me and comforted me.

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Cross References 4

  • 1. S Psalms 51:1; Psalms 103:8; Psalms 111:4; Psalms 116:5; Psalms 145:8
  • 2. Numbers 14:18
  • 3. ver 5
  • 4. S Exodus 34:6; S Nehemiah 9:17; Joel 2:13
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