Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then I called on the name of the LORD: “LORD, save me!” New Living Translation Then I called on the name of the LORD: “Please, LORD, save me!” English Standard Version Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!” Berean Standard Bible Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!” King James Bible Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. New King James Version Then I called upon the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I implore You, deliver my soul!” New American Standard Bible Then I called upon the name of the LORD: “Please, LORD, save my life!” NASB 1995 Then I called upon the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I beseech You, save my life!” NASB 1977 Then I called upon the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I beseech Thee, save my life!” Legacy Standard Bible Then I called upon the name of Yahweh: “O Yahweh, I beseech You, provide my soul escape!” Amplified Bible Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, please save my life!” Christian Standard Bible Then I called on the name of the LORD: “LORD, save me! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then I called on the name of Yahweh:” Yahweh, save me!” American Standard Version Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: O Jehovah, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. Contemporary English Version I prayed and said, "LORD, please don't let me die!" English Revised Version Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. GOD'S WORD® Translation But I kept calling on the name of the LORD: "Please, LORD, rescue me!" Good News Translation Then I called to the LORD, "I beg you, LORD, save me!" International Standard Version Then I called on the name of the LORD, "LORD, please deliver me!" Majority Standard Bible Then I called on the name of the LORD: ?O LORD, deliver my soul!? NET Bible I called on the name of the LORD, "Please LORD, rescue my life!" New Heart English Bible Then I called on the name of the LORD: "LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul." Webster's Bible Translation Then I called upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. World English Bible Then I called on Yahweh’s name: “Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in the Name of YHWH I call: Ah, now, O YHWH, deliver my soul, Young's Literal Translation And in the name of Jehovah I call: I pray Thee, O Jehovah, deliver my soul, Smith's Literal Translation And upon the name of Jehovah will I call; now, O Jehovah, deliver my soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bibleand I called upon the name of the Lord. O Lord, deliver my soul. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Then I called on the name of the LORD, “O LORD, save my life!” New Revised Standard Version Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I pray, save my life!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, deliver my soul. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I called The Name of LORD JEHOVAH; oh, LORD JEHOVAH, save my soul! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But I called upon the name of the LORD: 'I beseech thee, O LORD, deliver my soul.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Then I called on the name of the Lord: O Lord, deliver my soul. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Has Heard My Voice…3The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. 4Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!” 5The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.… Cross References Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. Jonah 2:2 saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice. Lamentations 3:55-56 I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.” 2 Samuel 22:7 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God. And from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears. Psalm 118:5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. Psalm 86:7 In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me. Psalm 31:22 In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help. Psalm 40:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry. Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 145:18-19 The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. Isaiah 65:24 Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Acts 2:21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ Treasury of Scripture Then called I on the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech you, deliver my soul. called Psalm 22:1-3 To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? … Psalm 30:7,8 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled… Psalm 34:6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. O Lord Psalm 6:4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake. Psalm 22:20 Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. Psalm 25:17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. Jump to Previous Beg Beseech Deliver Life Prayer Save Soul TroubleJump to Next Beg Beseech Deliver Life Prayer Save Soul TroublePsalm 116 1. The psalmist professes his love and duty to God for his deliverance12. He studies to be thankful Then I called on the name of the LORD: This phrase reflects a common biblical practice of invoking God's name in times of distress. Calling on the name of the LORD signifies a personal relationship and trust in God's power and character. In the Old Testament, the name of the LORD is often associated with His covenant faithfulness and deliverance (Exodus 3:14-15). The act of calling on God's name is seen throughout the Psalms and is a demonstration of faith and reliance on divine intervention (Psalm 18:6, Psalm 50:15). This practice is rooted in the understanding that God is both transcendent and immanent, capable of intervening in human affairs. “O LORD, deliver my soul!” Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 116, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote about his personal experiences with God, expressing both distress and deliverance. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. The Psalmist calls upon Yahweh for deliverance. 3. The Event of Distress The Psalmist is in a situation of deep trouble or danger, prompting a heartfelt plea for divine intervention. Teaching Points The Power of Calling on God's NameThe act of calling on the LORD's name is a powerful expression of faith and trust in His ability to save and deliver. God's Readiness to Deliver God is always ready to respond to the cries of His people. The Psalmist's plea demonstrates that no situation is beyond God's reach. The Importance of Personal Prayer Personal prayer is a vital practice for believers. It is a direct line to God, allowing us to express our deepest needs and desires. Faith in Times of Trouble In moments of distress, turning to God should be our first response. This reflects a heart that trusts in God's sovereignty and goodness. The Assurance of God's Presence Calling on the LORD assures us of His presence and willingness to intervene in our lives, providing comfort and hope.Verse 4. - Then celled I upon the Name of the Lord. "Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the Lord" (Isaiah 38:2). O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul (compare the words of Isaiah 38:3, "Remember now, O Lord, I beseech thee"). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then I calledאֶקְרָ֑א (’eq·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read on the name וּבְשֵֽׁם־ (ū·ḇə·šêm-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the LORD: יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel “O LORD, יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel deliver מַלְּטָ֥ה (mal·lə·ṭāh) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4422: To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks my soul!” נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Links Psalm 116:4 NIVPsalm 116:4 NLT Psalm 116:4 ESV Psalm 116:4 NASB Psalm 116:4 KJV Psalm 116:4 BibleApps.com Psalm 116:4 Biblia Paralela Psalm 116:4 Chinese Bible Psalm 116:4 French Bible Psalm 116:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 116:4 Then I called on the name (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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