What does Psalm 119:86 mean?

Psalm 119:86 highlights themes such as faithfulness, persecution, help when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 119:86 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

84How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

85The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

86All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

87They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

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2 Timothy 3:12
Both verses affirm that those who live godly lives will face persecution.
Psalm 119:86
The faithfulness of God's commandments is echoed in the psalmist's plea for help.
Romans 8:31
If God is for us, who can be against us relates to the psalmist's call for help against persecution.