Psalm 86:16
“O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 86Meaning
The request combines mercy, strength, and deliverance rather than treating human weakness as failure.
Opposition, compassion, and a sign of favor
The psalm contrasts violent opponents with God’s compassionate character and asks for strength, rescue, and visible help.
Read carefully
The psalm itself makes honest weakness part of faithful prayer.