Psalms 86:6

“Give ear, YHWH, to my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.”

Psalms 86:6 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 86:6, word by word

Give earהַאֲזִינָhaazina

listen, give ear

Give ear, listen carefully.

Where else “haazina” appears
YHWHיְהוָהyehva

YHWH

The personal name of the God of Israel, written in Hebrew with four letters, Y-H-W-H, without vowels. Out of reverence Jews stopped pronouncing it and read "Adonai" (Lord), so many Bibles put "the LORD" or "Jehovah". This translation keeps the four letters. The name is related to the verb "to be" (Exodus 3:14-15). He is not a god other than Elohim: "YHWH Elohim" is the same Creator God, called by his name.

Where else “yehva” appears
to my prayerתְּפִלָּתִtefilati

prayer

Prayer: words addressed to God to ask, to intercede or to praise. Several psalms bear this name.

Where else “tefilati” appears
and attendהַקְשִׁיבָhakshiva

pay attention, listen

To pay attention, to listen carefully, to prick up the ears. It is more than hearing: it is heeding what is said.

Where else “hakshiva” appears
to the voiceקוֹלkol

voice

What is heard when someone speaks or sings; also the voice of God.

Where else “kol” appears
of my supplicationsתַּחֲנוּנוֹתָtachanunota

supplication

Supplication: a plea that asks for favor or mercy. It belongs to the same family as "show favor."

Where else “tachanunota” appears

The context

5For you, Adonai, are good and forgiving, and abounding in loyal love to all who call on you.

6 · This verse (above)

7In the day of my distress I will call on you, for you will answer me.

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