What does Psalm 86:16 mean?

Psalm 86:16 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 86:16 today?

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

O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.

14O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.

15But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

16O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.

17Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.

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