Psalms 116:2
Because he hath inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
In Context
1I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
3The sorrows of death encompassed me, and the pains of hell came upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
Cross References
Psalms 28:6Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
Psalms 31:3For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.
Psalms 55:16As for me, I will call upon God: and the LORD will save me.
Psalms 88:1A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:
Jonah 2:3For thou hadst cast me into the deep, in the midst of the seas; and the floods encompassed me: all thy billows and thy waves passed over me.
Philippians 4:6Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to 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 →