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Psalm 116:3-6 KJV
Psalms · chapter 116 · verses 3–6 · King James Version
3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. 4Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. 5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. 6The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.Psalm 116:3-6 · King James Version
Psalm 116:3-6 in context
1I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
4Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
6The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
7Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
8For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
Key words (Strong's)
- preservethshâmarproperly, to hedge aboutH8104 →
- compassedʼâphaphto surroundH661 →
- righteoustsaddîyqjustH6662 →
- GraciouschannûwngraciousH2587 →
- sorrowschebela rope , especially a measuring lineH2256 →
- troubletsârâhtightnessH6869 →
- beseechʼânnâʼoh now!H577 →
- delivermâlaṭproperly, to be smoothH4422 →
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