Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me. New Living Translation The LORD protects those of childlike faith; I was facing death, and he saved me. English Standard Version The LORD preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. Berean Standard Bible The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me. King James Bible The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. New King James Version The LORD preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. New American Standard Bible The LORD watches over the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. NASB 1995 The LORD preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. NASB 1977 The LORD preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh keeps the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. Amplified Bible The LORD protects the simple (childlike); I was brought low [humbled and discouraged], and He saved me. Christian Standard Bible The LORD guards the inexperienced; I was helpless, and he saved me. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD guards the inexperienced; I was helpless, and He saved me. American Standard Version Jehovah preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me. Contemporary English Version You protect ordinary people, and when I was helpless, you saved me English Revised Version The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD protects defenseless people. When I was weak, he saved me. Good News Translation The LORD protects the helpless; when I was in danger, he saved me. International Standard Version the LORD watches over the innocent; I was brought low, and he delivered me. Majority Standard Bible The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me. NET Bible The LORD protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me. New Heart English Bible The LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. World English Bible Yahweh preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH [is] a preserver of the simple, "" I was low, and He gives salvation to me. Young's Literal Translation A preserver of the simple is Jehovah, I was low, and to me He giveth salvation. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah watching the simple: I was brought low, and he will save for me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord is the keeper of little ones: I was little and he delivered me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD protects the simple; I was helpless, but he saved me. New Revised Standard Version The LORD protects the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD preserves the little ones; he humbled me and saved me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He keeps the young children. LORD JEHOVAH humbled me and he saved me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD preserveth the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord preserves the simple: I was brought low, and he delivered me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Has Heard My Voice…5The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. 6The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me. 7Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.… Cross References Matthew 18:10 See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. Psalm 145:14 The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. Psalm 138:6 Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar. Philippians 4:12-13 I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need. / I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Treasury of Scripture The LORD preserves the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. preserveth Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 25:21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. Isaiah 35:8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. I was Psalm 79:8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. Psalm 106:43 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. Psalm 142:6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. Jump to Previous Great Helped Keepeth Keeps Low Need Preserver Preserves Preserveth Protects Salvation Saved Saviour SimpleJump to Next Great Helped Keepeth Keeps Low Need Preserver Preserves Preserveth Protects Salvation Saved Saviour SimplePsalm 116 1. The psalmist professes his love and duty to God for his deliverance12. He studies to be thankful The LORD preserves the simplehearted; This phrase highlights God's protective nature towards those who are "simplehearted," often understood as those who are humble, sincere, and trusting. In biblical context, the "simple" are not necessarily naive or foolish but are those who approach God with childlike faith and dependence. This echoes Proverbs 3:34, which states that God gives grace to the humble. The term "preserves" suggests ongoing protection and care, aligning with God's covenantal faithfulness seen throughout the Old Testament, such as His protection of Israel in the wilderness (Exodus 13:21-22). The simplehearted are contrasted with the proud and self-reliant, who often fall into trouble due to their arrogance (Proverbs 16:18). I was helpless, and He saved me. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is characterized by His faithfulness and mercy. 2. The Simplehearted Those who are humble, trusting, and perhaps lacking in worldly wisdom or sophistication, yet are sincere in their faith. 3. The Psalmist Traditionally attributed to David, though the specific author is not definitively known. The psalmist expresses personal gratitude for God's deliverance. 4. Event of Deliverance The psalmist recounts a personal experience of being saved by God during a time of helplessness. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to the HumbleGod is consistently faithful to those who approach Him with humility and sincerity. The simplehearted are not overlooked by God but are preserved and protected. Recognizing Our Helplessness Acknowledging our helplessness is not a sign of weakness but a step towards experiencing God's saving power. It is in our vulnerability that God's strength is made perfect. Trust in Divine Deliverance Just as the psalmist experienced deliverance, believers today can trust in God's ability to save and preserve them in times of trouble. Living with a Simple Heart Embrace a lifestyle of simplicity and sincerity in faith, avoiding the complexities and distractions that can lead us away from God. Gratitude for God's Salvation Cultivate a heart of gratitude for the times God has intervened in your life, recognizing His hand in moments of deliverance and preservation.(6) The simple.--Inexperienced, in a good sense, as often in Proverbs. LXX. and Vulg., "babes." Brought low.--See Note, Psalm 30:2. Verse 6. - The Lord preserveth the simple; i.e. "the simple-minded" - those who are without guile or artifice (comp. Psalm 19:7). I was brought low. The same verb is used here as in Isaiah 38:14, where it is translated "fail" ("mine eyes fail"). It expresses extreme weakness, or exhaustion. And he helped me; or, "saved me" (comp. Isaiah 38:20).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְהֹוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel preserves שֹׁמֵ֣ר (šō·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the simplehearted; פְּתָאיִ֣ם (pə·ṯā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6612: Simple, perhaps open-minded I was helpless, דַּ֝לּוֹתִ֗י (dal·lō·w·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1809: To slacken, be feeble, to be oppressed and וְלִ֣י (wə·lî) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew He saved me. יְהוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃ (yə·hō·wō·šî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor Links Psalm 116:6 NIVPsalm 116:6 NLT Psalm 116:6 ESV Psalm 116:6 NASB Psalm 116:6 KJV Psalm 116:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 116:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 116:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 116:6 French Bible Psalm 116:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 116:6 Yahweh preserves the simple (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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