Psalms 116:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

Complete Jewish Bible:

ADONAI preserves the thoughtless; when I was brought low, he saved me.

Berean Standard Bible:

The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.

American Standard Version:

Jehovah preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The LORD{H3068} preserveth{H8104} the simple{H6612}: I was brought low{H1809}, and he helped{H3467} me.

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 142:6

  • Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.

Psalms 19:7

  • ¶ The law of the LORD [is] perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the simple.

Matthew 11:25

  • ¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Psalms 79:8

  • O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.

Psalms 25:21

  • Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

Isaiah 35:8

  • And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it [shall be] for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err [therein].

Psalms 106:43

  • Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked [him] with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.

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Commentary for Psalms 116:6

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H3068
    There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהֹוָה
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
    Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
  2. Strong's Number: H8104
    There are 440 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁמַר
    Transliteration: shâmar
    Pronunciation: shaw-mar'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.; beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man).
  3. Strong's Number: H6612
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פְּתִי
    Transliteration: pᵉthîy
    Pronunciation: peth-ee'
    Description: or פֶּתִי; or פְּתָאִי; from פָּתָה; silly (i.e. seducible); foolish, simple(-icity, one).
  4. Strong's Number: H1809
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דָּלַל
    Transliteration: dâlal
    Pronunciation: daw-lal'
    Description: a primitive root (compare דָּלָה); to slacken or be feeble; figuratively, to be oppressed; bring low, dry up, be emptied, be not equal, fail, be impoverished, be made thin.
  5. Strong's Number: H3467
    There are 198 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָשַׁע
    Transliteration: yâshaʻ
    Pronunciation: yaw-shah'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor; [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory.