Psalms 116:4
Then I called on the name of the Lord: “I beseech you, O Lord, deliver me.”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
In Context
3About me were snares of death, the anguish of Sheol was upon me: distress and sorrow were mine.
5Gracious and just is the Lord, compassionate is our God.
Cross References
Psalms 6:5For in death none can call you to mind; in Sheol who can praise you?
Psalms 22:1My God, my God, why have you left me, my rescue so far from the words of my roaring?
Psalms 25:17In my heart are strain and storm; bring me out of my distresses.
Psalms 34:6Here is one who was crushed, but cried and was heard by the Lord, and brought safe out of every trouble.
Psalms 50:15Summon me in the day of distress, I will rescue you, so will you honor 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 →