English Standard Version
Psalms 116:6
6The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, 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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.
- New Living Translation (NLT)The Lord protects those of childlike faith; I was facing death, and he saved me.
Context of Psalms 116:6
4Then I called on the name of the Lord: "O Lord, I pray, deliver my soul!" 5Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful. The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. 7Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. 8For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling;
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שֹׁמֵ֣ר פְּתָאיִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה דַּ֝לּוֹתִ֗י וְלִ֣י יְהוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 116:6
- Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
- Psalms 25:21May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.
- Isaiah 35:8And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Way of Holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it. It shall belong to those who walk on the way; even if they are fools, they shall not go astray.
- Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children;
- Romans 16:19For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.
- 2 Corinthians 11:3But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
- Colossians 3:22Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.
- Psalms 79:8Do not remember against us our former iniquities; let your compassion come speedily to meet us, for we are brought very low.
- Psalms 106:43Many times he delivered them, but they were rebellious in their purposes and were brought low through their iniquity.
- Psalms 142:6Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! Deliver me from my persecutors, 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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