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Pentecost Season · Proper 11 · Year A

Psalm 86:11-17

Teach Me Your Way

July 19, 2026

David in Penitence, Jean Fouquet
David in Penitence, Jean Fouquet, c. 1452–1460The British Library, London
King David kneels in armour on a hillside strewn with the dead, his arms spread in prayer toward God, who appears above in a ring of fire and angels.Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy … Teach me your way, O Lord … Turn to me and be gracious to me.Jean FouquetThe leading French painter of the 1400s, court painter to Charles VII and Louis XI and a master of the illuminated page.The British Library, LondonThe British Library in London, the national library of the United Kingdom.The British Library, London
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelMt. 13:24-30, 36-43Mt 13:24-30, 36-43
EpistleRom. 8:12-25Rom 8:12-25
Old TestamentGen. 28:10-19aGn 28:10-19aAlt. OTWis. 12:13, 16-19Wis 12:13, 16-19 orIsa. 44:6-8Is 44:6-8
PsalterPs. 139:1-12, 23-24Ps 139:1-12, 23-24Alt. PsalmPs. 86:11-17Ps 86:11-17

Overview & Insights

“Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name.” (Psalm 86:11)

A prayer asking God for an undivided heart to walk in his truth, with thanks for his steadfast love. The psalmist appeals for a sign of favor in the face of ruthless enemies.

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Commentary

Commentary on Psalm 86:11-17Commentary on Ps 86:11-17 Working Preacher

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Psalm 86 CommentaryPs 86 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

Verse by verse evangelical exposition of the psalm.

Psalm 86:11 CommentariesPs 86:11 Commentaries BibleHub

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Background & Word Study

Psalm 86 in HebrewPs 86 in Hebrew Sefaria

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Psalm 86:11 InterlinearPs 86:11 Interlinear BibleHub

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The Church Fathers

Psalm 86 in the Church FathersPs 86 in the Church Fathers Catena

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