Psalms 116:4

What does Psalms 116:4 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 116:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: O Jehovah, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: O Jehovah, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then I made my prayer to the Lord, saying, O Lord, take my soul out of trouble.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And in the name of Jehovah I call: I pray Thee, O Jehovah, deliver my soul,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: I beseech thee, Jehovah, deliver my soul.

Context

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

v.4This passage

v.5Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 23:42

    And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom.

  • Psalms 130:1

    Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Jehovah.

  • Psalms 40:12

    For innumerable evils have compassed me about; Mine iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up; They are more than the hairs of my head; And my heart hath failed me.

  • Psalms 22:20

    Deliver my soul from the sword, My darling from the power of the dog.

  • Psalms 30:7

    Thou, Jehovah, of thy favor hadst made my mountain to stand strong: Thou didst hide thy face; I was troubled.

  • 2 Chronicles 33:12

    And when he was in distress, he besought Jehovah his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.

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