Psalm 116:6

Translations

Modern

The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.

Traditional

The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

Literal

YHWH preserves the simple ones; I was brought low, and to me He gave salvation.

Latin

Custodiens parvulos Dominus; humiliatus sum, et liberavit me.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.

Notes

Psalms 116:6

People with childlike faith readily receive God's wisdom and instruction (Psalm 19:7–11; Matthew 18:3–4).

Psalms 116:5–7

The gracious, righteous, and compassionate Lord (see Psalm 111:1–5) rescued and gave rest to the psalmist.

Psalms 116:1–19

This song of thanksgiving rejoices in God’s character and in rescue from death (Psalm 116:1–11). It gives an assurance of God’s protection in life and reminds the godly that the Lord watches over them even at death. The psalmist commits to living as God’s servant and resolves to honor him publicly (Psalm 116:12–19).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

Praise Psalms Spirit Empowerment

Related verses

Psalm 19:7
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
Psalm 142:6
Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
Psalm 79:8
Do not hold past sins against us; let Your compassion come quickly, for we are brought low.
Psalm 25:21
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.
Isaiah 35:8
And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it.
Psalm 106:43
Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity.
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
Colossians 3:22
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
Romans 16:19
Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
2 Corinthians 11:3
I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Confession Hallel Hallelujah Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Preserver God: Providence of Simplicity: They Who Have the Grace of are Preserved by God Testimony: Religious, Exemplified

Psalm 116:6

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Related verses?

Glossary?

Topics?