Psalm 25:16
New International Version
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.

New Living Translation
Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress.

English Standard Version
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.

Berean Standard Bible
Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted.

King James Bible
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

New King James Version
Turn Yourself to me, and have mercy on me, For I am desolate and afflicted.

New American Standard Bible
Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted.

NASB 1995
Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted.

NASB 1977
Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted.

Legacy Standard Bible
Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am alone and afflicted.

Amplified Bible
Turn to me [LORD] and be gracious to me, For I am alone and afflicted.

Christian Standard Bible
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am alone and afflicted.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am alone and afflicted.

American Standard Version
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; For I am desolate and afflicted.

Contemporary English Version
I am lonely and troubled. Show that you care and have pity on me.

English Revised Version
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Turn to me, and have pity on me. I am lonely and oppressed.

Good News Translation
Turn to me, LORD, and be merciful to me, because I am lonely and weak.

International Standard Version
Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am lonely and oppressed.

Majority Standard Bible
Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted.

NET Bible
Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and oppressed!

New Heart English Bible
Turn to me, and have mercy on me, for I am desolate and afflicted.

Webster's Bible Translation
Turn thee to me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

World English Bible
Turn to me, and have mercy on me, for I am desolate and afflicted.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Turn to me, and favor me, "" For I [am] lonely and afflicted.

Young's Literal Translation
Turn Thou unto me, and favour me, For lonely and afflicted am I.

Smith's Literal Translation
Turn to me and pity me, for I alone and afflicted.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Look thou upon me, and have mercy on me; for I am alone and poor.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Look upon me and have mercy on me; for I am alone and poor.

New American Bible
Look upon me, have pity on me, for I am alone and afflicted.

New Revised Standard Version
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Turn thou unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am the only son and destitute.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Return to me and show me mercy because I am alone and afflicted.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Turn Thee unto me, and be gracious unto me; For I am solitary and afflicted.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Look upon me, and have mercy upon me; for I am an only child and poor.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
To You I Lift Up My Soul
15My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh. 16Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted. 17The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.…

Cross References
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Matthew 11:28-30
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Psalm 34:18
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Psalm 86:1
A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.

Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Psalm 27:10
Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.

John 14:18
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Psalm 31:9
Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from sorrow, my soul and body as well.

Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 69:16
Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion.


Treasury of Scripture

Turn you to me, and have mercy on me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

turn

Psalm 60:1
To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aramnaharaim and with Aramzobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.

Psalm 69:16
Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.

Psalm 86:16
O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.

for i

Psalm 69:14-20
Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters…

Psalm 88:15-18
I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted…

Psalm 143:4
Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.

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Turn to me
This phrase is a heartfelt plea from the psalmist, David, seeking the attention and favor of God. The Hebrew root for "turn" is "פָּנָה" (panah), which implies a change of direction or focus. In the context of a relationship with God, it signifies a desire for divine intervention and presence. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of gods being attentive to their worshippers. David's request is not just for God to look his way but to actively engage with him, demonstrating the personal and relational nature of God in the Judeo-Christian tradition.

and be gracious to me
The word "gracious" comes from the Hebrew "חָנַן" (chanan), which means to show favor or mercy. This plea for grace underscores the psalmist's recognition of his own unworthiness and his reliance on God's benevolence. In the broader scriptural context, grace is a central theme, highlighting God's unmerited favor towards humanity. David's appeal is a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, where grace is a foundational element. It reflects the conservative Christian understanding of grace as a gift from God, essential for salvation and daily living.

for I am lonely
The term "lonely" in Hebrew is "יָחִיד" (yachid), which can also mean solitary or isolated. This expression of loneliness is not just about physical solitude but also an emotional and spiritual state. In the ancient world, community was vital, and isolation could be devastating. David's admission of loneliness is a profound acknowledgment of his need for God's companionship and support. It resonates with the Christian belief that God is a constant presence, especially in times of isolation and distress.

and afflicted
"Afflicted" is translated from the Hebrew "עָנִי" (ani), which conveys a sense of being oppressed or in distress. This word often describes those who are suffering or in a state of hardship. David's use of this term highlights his vulnerability and the trials he faces. In the biblical narrative, affliction is frequently seen as a test of faith or a call to rely more deeply on God. For conservative Christians, this reflects the understanding that suffering can lead to spiritual growth and a deeper dependence on God's strength and provision.

Verse 16. - Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me. The approach of peril is regarded as a sign that God has "turned away his face." He is besought, therefore, to turn towards one who needs his aid. For I am desolate and afflicted (comp. vers. 17, 18). The affliction evidently comes from enemies, either foreign or domestic (vers. 2, 19); but its nature is not further indicated.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Turn
פְּנֵה־ (pə·nêh-)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look

to me
אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

and be gracious,
וְחָנֵּ֑נִי (wə·ḥān·nê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 2603: To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore

for
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I
אָֽנִי׃ (’ā·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am lonely
יָחִ֖יד (yā·ḥîḏ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3173: United, sole, beloved, lonely, the life

and afflicted.
וְעָנִ֣י (wə·‘ā·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6041: Poor, afflicted, humble


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