Psalms 116:6

Psalms 116:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
• New International Version (NIV)The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.

Context of Psalms 116:6

4Then I called on the name of the Lord: “O Lord, please save my life!” 5Gracious is the Lord, and [consistently] righteous; Yes, our God is compassionate. The Lord protects the simple (childlike); I was brought low [humbled and discouraged], and He saved me. 7Return to your rest, O my soul, For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. 8For You have rescued my life from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from stumbling and falling.

Psalms 116:6 word by word

שֹׁמֵ֣ר פְּתָאיִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה דַּ֝לּוֹתִ֗י וְלִ֣י יְהוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• preservethשָׁמַרshâmar · to keep: guardH8104
• the simpleפֶּ֫תִיpethîy pethîy pethâ'îy · simpleH6612
• I was brought lowדָּלַלdâlal · to languishH1809
• and he helpedיָשַׁעyâsha‛ · to saveH3467

Cross-references for Psalms 116:6

• Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul; The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
• Psalms 25:21Let integrity and uprightness protect me, For I wait [expectantly] for You.
• Isaiah 35:8A highway will be there, and a roadway; And it will be called the Holy Way. The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for those who walk on the way [the redeemed]; And fools will not wander on it.
• Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth [I openly and joyfully acknowledge Your great wisdom], that You have hidden these things [these spiritual truths] from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to infants [to new believers, to those seeking God’s will and purpose].
• Romans 16:19For the report of your obedience has reached everyone, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.
• 2 Corinthians 1:12This is our [reason for] proud confidence: our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world [in general], and especially toward you, with pure motives and godly sincerity, not in human wisdom, but in the grace of God [that is, His gracious lovingkindness that leads people to Christ and spiritual maturity].
• 2 Corinthians 11:3But I am afraid that, even as the serpent beguiled Eve by his cunning, your minds may be corrupted and led away from the simplicity of [your sincere and] pure devotion to Christ.
• Colossians 3:22Servants, in everything obey those who are your masters on earth, not only with external service, as those who merely please people, but with sincerity of heart because of your fear of the Lord.
• Psalms 79:8O do not remember against us the sins and guilt of our forefathers. Let Your compassion and mercy come quickly to meet us, For we have been brought very low.
• Psalms 106:43Many times He rescued them; But they were rebellious in their counsel, And sank down in their wickedness.
• Psalms 142:6Give attention to my cry, For I am brought very low; Rescue me from my persecutors, For they are stronger than I.

Commentaries on Psalms 116:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6The Lord preserved the simple - פתאים pethaim, which all the Versions render little ones. Those who are meek and lowly of heart, who feel the spirit of little children, these he preserves, as he does little children; and he mentions this circumstance, because the Lord has a peculiar regard for these young ones, and gives his angels charge concerning them. Were it otherwise, children are exposed to so many dangers and deaths, that most of them would fall…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6The Lord preserveth the simple - The Septuagint renders this “babes” - ́ nēpia The Hebrew word has reference to simplicity or folly, as in Proverbs 1:22. It then refers to those who are the opposite of cautious or cunning; to those who are open to persuasion; to those who are easily enticed or seduced. The verb from which the word is derived - פתה pâthâh - means to open, to expand; then, to be open, frank, ingenuous, easily persuaded or enticed. Thus…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6People with childlike faith readily receive God's wisdom and instruction (Psalm 19:7–11; Matthew 18:3–4).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-85-8. The relief which he asked is the result not of his merit, but of God's known pity and tenderness, which is acknowledged in assuring himself (his "soul," Psa 11:1; 16:10) of rest and peace. All calamities [Psa 116:8] are represented by death, tears, and falling of the feet (Psa 56:13).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 116:6

• Testimony

In the dictionaries

• Hallel
• Haste
• Hear
• Hymn
• Psalms
• Temple, the Second
• Celebrate
• Hallelujah
• Passover
• Praise

Commentaries on Psalms 116

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings