New American Standard Bible 2020
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 upon the name of the Lord: “Please, Lord, save my life!” 5Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; Yes, our God is compassionate. The Lord watches over the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. 7Return to your rest, my soul, For the Lord has dealt generously with you. 8For You have rescued my soul from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from stumbling.
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שֹׁמֵ֣ר פְּתָאיִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה דַּ֝לּוֹתִ֗י וְלִ֣י יְהוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 116:6
- Psalms 19:7The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
- Psalms 25:21Let integrity and uprightness protect me, For I wait for You.
- Isaiah 35:8A highway will be there, a roadway, And it will be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for the one who walks that way, And fools will not wander on it.
- Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to infants.
- Romans 16:19For the report of your obedience has reached everyone; therefore I am rejoicing over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good, and innocent in what is evil.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12For our proud confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you.
- 2 Corinthians 11:3But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his trickery, your minds will be led astray from sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
- Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey those who are your human masters in everything, not with eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.
- Psalms 79:8Do not hold us responsible for the guilty deeds of our forefathers; Let Your compassion come quickly to meet us, For we have become very low.
- Psalms 106:43Many times He would rescue them; They, however, were rebellious in their plan, And they sank down into their guilt.
- Psalms 142:6Give Your attention to my cry, For I have been brought very low; Rescue 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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