Psalms 116:6
The Lord takes care of those who are powerless; when I was brought down he saved me.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
In Context
5The Lord is so kind and good! Our God is so compassionate!
7I can once again be at peace because the Lord has been good to me.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The Lord's law is beneficial, renewing spiritual life. The Lord's teaching is trustworthy, making inexperienced people wise.
Psalms 79:8Don't hold the sins of our forefathers against us! Come to us quickly for we desperately need your compassion.
Psalms 142:6Please listen to my sad cry, for I'm feeling very low. Please save me from those who are after me, for they're too strong for me.
Matthew 11:25Then Jesus prayed, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for you've hidden these things from the clever and sophisticated. Instead you've revealed them to ordinary people.
2 Corinthians 1:12We take pride in the fact—and our conscience confirms it—that we have acted properly towards people, and especially to you. We have followed God's principles of holiness and sincerity, not according to worldly wisdom but through the grace of God.
Colossians 3:22Those of you who are servants, do everything your human masters tell you, not with just an eye to please them, but honestly and sincerely, respecting the Lord.
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 →