English Standard Version
Psalms 116:2
2Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Psalms 116:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
- New International Version (NIV)Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!
Context of Psalms 116:2
1I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. 3The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish. 4Then I called on the name of the Lord: "O Lord, I pray, deliver my soul!"
Read all of Psalms 116Psalms 116:2 word by word
כִּֽי־הִטָּ֣ה אָזְנ֣וֹ לִ֑י וּבְיָמַ֥י אֶקְרָֽא׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 116:2
- Psalms 55:16But I call to God, and the Lord will save me.
- Psalms 86:6Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace.
- Psalms 88:1O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you.
- Psalms 145:18The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
- Job 27:10Will he take delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times?
- Luke 18:1And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
- Philippians 4:6do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
- Colossians 4:2Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Commentaries on Psalms 116:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Because he hath inclined his ear - The psalmist represents himself to be so sick and weak, that he could scarcely speak. The Lord, in condescension to this weakness, is here considered as bowing down his ear to the mouth of the feeble suppliant, that he may receive every word of his prayer. Therefore will I call upon him - I have had such blessed success in my application to him, that I purpose to invoke him as long as I shall live. He that prays much…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me - See the notes at Psalm 5:1. Because he has been gracious to me, and has heard my prayers. This is a pood reason for serving God, or for devoting ourselves to him, but it is not the only reason. We ought to worship and serve God whether he hears our prayers or not; whether he sends joy or sorrow; whether we are favored with prosperity, or are sunk in deep affliction. People have worshipped God even when they have…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2Because the Lord responds to the cry of his people(Psalm 107:41; 113:6–8), the psalmist now strongly believes in prayer.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-191-2. A truly grateful love will be evinced by acts of worship, which calling on God expresses (Psa 116:13; Psa 55:16; 86:7; compare Psa 17:6; 31:2).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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