Psalms 116:4

Then I made my prayer to the Lord, saying, O Lord, take my soul out of trouble.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

In Context

3The nets of death were round me, and the pains of the underworld had me in their grip; I was full of trouble and sorrow.

5The Lord is full of grace and righteousness; truly, he is a God of mercy.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 33:12And crying out to the Lord his God in his trouble, he made himself low before the God of his fathers,

Psalms 6:5\6:4\Come back, O Lord, make my soul free; O give me salvation because of your mercy.

Psalms 22:1To the chief music-maker on Aijeleth-hash-shahar. A Psalm. Of David.

Psalms 25:17The troubles of my heart are increased: O take me out of my sorrows.

Psalms 34:6\34:5\Let your eyes be turned to him and you will have light, and your faces will not be shamed.

Psalms 50:15Let your voice come up to me in the day of trouble; I will be your saviour, so that you may give glory to me.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 116:2-10

Grateful Acknowledgments. 1 I love the Lord , because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. 3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. 4 Then called I upon the name of the Lord ; O Lord , I beseech thee, deliver my soul. 5 Gracious is the Lord , and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. 6 The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped… Read the whole commentary →

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