Berean Standard Bible
Psalms 116:6
6The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.
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, deliver my soul!” 5The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me. 7Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you. 8For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
Read all of Psalms 116Psalms 116:6 word by word
שֹׁמֵ֣ר פְּתָאיִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה דַּ֝לּוֹתִ֗י וְלִ֣י יְהוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 116:6
- Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
- Psalms 25:21May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.
- Isaiah 35:8And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it— only those who walk in the Way— and fools will not stray onto it.
- Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
- Romans 16:19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
- 2 Corinthians 11:3I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.
- Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
- Psalms 79:8Do not hold past sins against us; let Your compassion come quickly, for we are brought low.
- Psalms 106:43Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity.
- Psalms 142:6Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
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
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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
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