Psalms 6:4
What does Psalms 6:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 6:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Return, O Jehovah, deliver my soul: Save me for thy lovingkindness’ sake.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Return, O Jehovah, deliver my soul: Save me for thy lovingkindness’ sake.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Come back, O Lord, make my soul free; O give me salvation because of your mercy.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Turn back, O Jehovah, draw out my soul, Save me for Thy kindness' sake.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And my soul is troubled exceedingly: but thou, O Lord, how long?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Return, Jehovah, free my soul; save me for thy loving-kindness' sake.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 90:13
Return, O Jehovah; how long? And let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
- Malachi 3:7
From the days of your fathers ye have turned aside from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith Jehovah of hosts. But ye say, Wherein shall we return?
- Psalms 121:7
Jehovah will keep thee from all evil; He will keep thy soul.
- Psalms 25:7
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: According to thy lovingkindness remember thou me, For thy goodness’ sake, O Jehovah.
- Isaiah 38:17
Behold, it wasformypeacethatI had great bitterness: But thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption; For thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.
- Ephesians 2:7
that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus:
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Psalms 6
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Psalms 6.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Weariness
Weariness is a common human experience, and the Bible offers comfort and guidance for those who are feeling tired or exhausted.
Topic
Bible Verses About Abiding in Christ
Key scriptures reveal what it means to abide in Christ, emphasizing our continuous connection and dependence on Him for spiritual life and fruitfulness.
Topic
Bible Verses About Anger
The Bible addresses anger directly, offering wisdom on its destructive potential and how believers can manage it righteously.
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for a Panic Attack at Night
Steady, slow verses to pray when your chest is tight and the house is dark.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Anxiety Before a Job Interview
Quiet your nerves and walk in with steady steps — six verses to pray on the way.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Morning Work Anxiety
Start the workday from a steadier place — verses to pray with coffee.