Psalms 116:2
What does Psalms 116:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 116:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I callupon himas long as I live.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I callupon himas long as I live.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He has let my request come before him, and I will make my prayer to him all my days.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Because He hath inclined His ear to me, And during my days I call.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For his mercy is confirmed upon us: and the truth of the Lord remaineth for ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For he hath inclined his ear unto me, and I will call upon him during [all] my days.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 145:18
Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
- Psalms 86:6
Give ear, O Jehovah, unto my prayer; And hearken unto the voice of my supplications.
- Psalms 88:1
O Jehovah, the God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee.
- Colossians 4:2
Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
- Psalms 55:16
As for me, I will call upon God; And Jehovah will save me.
- Psalms 40:1
I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
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