Psalm 140:6

Translations

Modern

I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.

Traditional

I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.

Literal

I said, “O YHWH, You are my God;” give ear to, O YHWH, the voice of my supplications!

Latin

Dixi Domino: Deus meus es tu; exaudi, Domine, vocem deprecationis meæ.

Original

Hebrew

English

I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.

Notes

Psalms 140:1–13

In this personal lament, the psalmist describes God's enemies and their evil plans. He prays for the Lord's protection and rescue, trusting in God's strength and justice. He predicts that fire will judge the evil (Psalm 140:9–11) and that he will be proven right and live in the Lord's presence (140:13).

Psalms 138:1–145:21

In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).

Theme notes and profiles

David

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People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Imprecatory Psalms Music Persecution Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified

Psalm 140:6

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