Psalms 94:17
Were it not for the help of the Lord, I would soon have gone to the silent grave.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
In Context
18When I thought that my foot was slipping, your kindness, Lord, held me up.
Cross References
Psalms 31:17Put me not, O Lord, to shame, for I have called upon you. Let the wicked be put to shame silent in Sheol.
Psalms 118:13Sore they pushed me, to make me fall; but the Lord gave me his help.
Psalms 125:1Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, that cannot be moved, but abides forever.
John 16:32“Listen! A time is coming – indeed it has already come – when you are to be scattered, each going his own way, and to leave me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
2 Timothy 4:16At my first trial no one stood by me. They all deserted me. May it never be counted against them!
Matthew Henry on Psalms 94:13-23
Comfort to Suffering Saints; God the Defence of His People. 12 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord , and teachest him out of thy law; 13 That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked. 14 For the Lord will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. 15 But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it. 16 Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the… Read the whole commentary →