Psalm 86:1

New Living Translation

Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help.

Cross References

Psalm 10:14

But you see the trouble and grief they cause. You take note of it and punish them. The helpless put their trust in you. You defend the orphans.

Psalm 102:1

Lord, hear my prayer! Listen to my plea!

Psalm 102:17

He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.

Psalm 119:22

Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws.

Psalm 140:12

But I know the Lord will help those they persecute; he will give justice to the poor.

Psalm 142:1

I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy.

Psalm 17:6

I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.

Psalm 25:16

Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress.

Psalm 31:2

Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue me quickly. Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe.

Psalm 34:6

In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.

Psalm 40:17

As for me, since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts. You are my helper and my savior. O my God, do not delay.

Isaiah 37:17

Bend down, O Lord, and listen! Open your eyes, O Lord, and see! Listen to Sennacherib’s words of defiance against the living God.

Isaiah 66:2

My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the Lord, have spoken! “I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, who tremble at my word.

Daniel 9:18

“O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair. See how your city—the city that bears your name—lies in ruins. We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.

Matthew 5:3

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free,

James 2:5

Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?