Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 116:6
6The Lord guards the inexperienced; 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: “Lord, save me!” 5The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is compassionate. The Lord guards the inexperienced; I was helpless, and he saved me. 7Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. 8For you, Lord, rescued me 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
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Cross-references for Psalms 116:6
- Psalms 19:7The instruction of the Lord is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise.
- Psalms 25:21May integrity and what is right watch over me, for I wait for you.
- Isaiah 35:8A road will be there and a way; it will be called the Holy Way. The unclean will not travel on it, but it will be for the one who walks the path. Fools will not wander on it.
- Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to infants.
- Romans 16:19The report of your obedience has reached everyone. Therefore I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise about what is good, and yet innocent about what is evil.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12Indeed, this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, with godly sincerity and purity, not by human wisdom but by God’s grace.
- 2 Corinthians 11:3But I fear that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your minds may be seduced from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
- Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey your human masters in everything. Don’t work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but work wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.
- Psalms 79:8Do not hold past iniquities against us; let your compassion come to us quickly, for we have become very weak.
- Psalms 106:43He rescued them many times, but they continued to rebel deliberately and were beaten down by their iniquity.
- Psalms 142:6Listen to my cry, for I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me, 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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