Psalms 55:16

What does Psalms 55:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 55:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

As for me, I will call upon God; And Jehovah will save me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

As for me, I will call upon God; And Jehovah will save me.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

As for me, I will make my prayer to God, and he will be my saviour.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I--to God I call, and Jehovah saveth me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

As for me, untoGod will I call; and Jehovah will save me.

Context

v.15Let death come suddenly upon them, Let them go down alive into Sheol; For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.

v.16This passage

v.17Evening, and morning, and at noonday, will I complain, and moan; And he will hear my voice.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 73:28

    But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works.

  • Luke 6:11

    But they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

  • Psalms 50:15

    And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

  • Psalms 109:4

    For my love they are my adversaries: But Igive myself untoprayer.

  • Psalms 91:15

    He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him.

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