Psalms 116:6
The Lord preserueth the simple: I was in miserie and he saued me.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
In Context
5The Lord is mercifull and righteous, and our God is full of compassion.
7Returne vnto thy rest, O my soule: for the Lord hath bene beneficiall vnto thee,
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The Lawe of the Lord is perfite, conuerting the soule: the testimonie of the Lord is sure, and giueth wisedome vnto the simple.
Psalms 79:8Remember not against vs the former iniquities, but make haste and let thy tender mercies preuent vs: for we are in great miserie.
Psalms 142:6Hearken vnto my crye, for I am brought very lowe: deliuer me from my persecuters, for they are too strong for me.
Matthew 11:25At that time Iesus answered, and saide, I giue thee thankes, O Father, Lord of heauen and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and men of vnderstanding, and hast opened them vnto babes.
2 Corinthians 1:12For our reioycing is this, the testimonie of our conscience, that in simplicitie and godly purenesse, and not in fleshly wisedome, but by the grace of God wee haue had our conuersation in the worlde, and most of all to you wardes.
Colossians 3:22Seruants, be obedient vnto them that are your masters according to the flesh, in all things, not with eye seruice as men pleasers, but in singlenes of heart, fearing 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 →