La facture syntaxico-poétique du Ps 86

The present article aims to highlight the syntax and poetic beauty of Ps 86. This psalm is not sufficiently studied and is often judged by scholars as an anthological composition without literary and poetic originality. Through the study of particular syntax forms of Ps 86, its poetic composition and structure, I want to demonstrate the opposite view. Ps 86 is a beautiful poetic work that reflects the state of mind of a true believer whose God is the unique savior. The imperatives that are found along the psalm are a description of the confident cry that comes from the heart of the worshiper. Ps 86 is very neat and its unit is unquestionable. Its concentric structure places the praise of God at the center of the supplication. God is worthy to be praised because he gives salvation.