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Psalms 116:2
2Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!
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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore 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.
Context of Psalms 116:2
1I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! 3Death wrapped its ropes around me; the terrors of the grave overtook me. I saw only trouble and sorrow. 4Then I called on the name of the Lord: “Please, Lord, save me!”
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כִּֽי־הִטָּ֣ה אָזְנ֣וֹ לִ֑י וּבְיָמַ֥י אֶקְרָֽא׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 116:2
- Psalms 55:16But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me.
- Psalms 86:6Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord; hear my urgent cry.
- Psalms 88:1O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out to you by day. I come to you at night.
- Psalms 145:18The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.
- Job 27:10Can they take delight in the Almighty? Can they call to God at any time?
- Luke 18:1One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.
- Philippians 4:6Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
- Colossians 4:2Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
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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