Psalms 116:6
The Lord preserves the simple; when I was drooping, he saved me.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
In Context
5Gracious and just is the Lord, compassionate is our God.
7Be at peace, my heart, once more, for the Lord has been good to you.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect, renewing life. The decrees of the Lord are trusty, making the simple wise.
Psalms 79:8Do not remember against us our ancestors’ sins; O meet us soon with your pity, for utterly weak are we.
Psalms 142:6Attend to my piercing cry, for very weak am I. Save me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.
Matthew 11:25At that same time Jesus uttered the words, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that, though you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, you have revealed them to the childlike!
2 Corinthians 1:12Indeed, our main ground for satisfaction is this – Our conscience tells us that our conduct in the world, and still more in our relations with you, was marked by a purity of motive and a sincerity that were inspired by God, and was based, not on worldly policy, but on the help of God.
Colossians 3:22Slaves, always obey your earthly masters, not only when their eyes are on you, as if you had but to please people alone, but giving them ungrudging service, in your respect for the Master.
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 →