Psalms
“In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.”
Psalms 86:7
Psalms 86:7 (KJV) speaks to trust, prayer, and God's help — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
Psalms 40:1“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
Psalms 50:15“In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.”
Psalms 18:6“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
Psalms 33:20“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”
Psalms 71:5“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”
Psalms 121:1
Common questions
What does Psalms 86:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 86:7 reads: "In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me." The verse speaks to trust, prayer, and God's help. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 86 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 86:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me." is Psalms 86:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 86.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 86:7?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 86:7 include Psalms 40:1, Psalms 50:15, and Psalms 18:6. Reading them alongside Psalms 86:7 deepens the theme of trust.
How can I pray with Psalms 86:7?
Read Psalms 86:7 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.