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 · 2000

Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I callupon himas long as I live.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I callupon himas long as I live.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He has let my request come before him, and I will make my prayer to him all my days.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Because He hath inclined His ear to me, And during my days I call.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For his mercy is confirmed upon us: and the truth of the Lord remaineth for ever.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For he hath inclined his ear unto me, and I will call upon him during [all] my days.

Context

v.1I love Jehovah, because he heareth My voice and my supplications.

v.2This passage

v.3The cords of death compassed me, And the pains of Sheol gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

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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