Psalms 116:2
Because he pays attention to what I say I will pray to him as long as I live.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
In Context
1I love the Lord because he listens to me, he hears my calls for help.
Cross References
Psalms 28:6Praise the Lord! For he has heard my appeal for mercy!
Psalms 31:3You are my rock and my fortress. For the sake of your reputation, please lead me and guide me.
Psalms 55:16As for me, I cry out to God, and the Lord will save me.
Psalms 88:1Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out to you day and night.
Jonah 2:3You threw me into the deep, all the way down to the bottom of the sea. Water flooded all around me; your crashing waves rolled over me.
Philippians 4:6Don't worry about anything, but take everything to God in prayer, explaining your requests to him and thanking him for all he does.
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 →