Psalms 116:2
For he has inclined his ear to me: I will call upon him as long as I live.
Open English Bible (US)
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, for he hears my voice, my pleas for mercy.
3About me were snares of death, the anguish of Sheol was upon me: distress and sorrow were mine.
Cross References
Psalms 28:6Blest be the Lord, who has heard my voice as I plead for mercy.
Psalms 31:3For my rock and my fortress are you; lead me and guide me so your name will be honored.
Psalms 55:16But I will call on God, the Lord will save me.
Psalms 88:1O Lord my God, I cry for help in the day-time, in the night my cry is before you;
Jonah 2:3For you cast me into the deep, into heart of the seas, and the great flood rolled about me; all your breakers and your waves passed over me.
Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything; but under all circumstances, by prayer and entreaty joined with thanksgiving, make your needs known to God.
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 →