Psalms 116:4

But, on the Name of Yahweh, I called—I beseech thee, Yahweh, deliver my soul.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

In Context

3The meshes of death encompassed me, and the distresses of hades, came upon me, Peril and sorrow, I found;

5Gracious is Yahweh and righteous, and, our God, is full of compassion.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 33:12But, in his distress, he appeased the face of Yahweh his God,—and humbled himself greatly, before the God of his fathers;

Psalms 6:5For, in death, is no remembrance of thee,—In hades, who shall give thanks unto thee?

Psalms 22:1My GOD, my GOD, why hast thou forsaken me? Far from saving me, The words of my loud lamentation?

Psalms 25:17The distresses of my heart, hath he relieved,—and, out of my straits, brought me forth.

Psalms 34:6This, oppressed one cried, and, Yahweh, heard—and, out of all his distresses, saved him.

Psalms 50:15Call upon me, then, in the day of distress, I will deliver thee, that thou mayest glorify 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 →

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