Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, LORD, my cry for mercy. New Living Translation I said to the LORD, “You are my God!” Listen, O LORD, to my cries for mercy! English Standard Version I say to the LORD, You are my God; give ear to the voice of my pleas for mercy, O LORD! Berean Standard Bible I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help. King James Bible I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. New King James Version I said to the LORD: “You are my God; Hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. New American Standard Bible I said to the LORD, “You are my God; Listen, LORD, to the sound of my pleadings. NASB 1995 I said to the LORD, “You are my God; Give ear, O LORD, to the voice of my supplications. NASB 1977 I said to the LORD, “Thou art my God; Give ear, O LORD, to the voice of my supplications. Legacy Standard Bible I said to Yahweh, “You are my God; Give ear, O Yahweh, to the voice of my supplications. Amplified Bible I said to the LORD, “You are my God; Listen to the voice of my supplications, O LORD. Christian Standard Bible I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Listen, LORD, to my cry for help. Holman Christian Standard Bible I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Listen, LORD, to my cry for help. American Standard Version I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah. Contemporary English Version You, LORD, are my God! Please listen to my prayer. English Revised Version I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation I said to the LORD, "You are my God." O LORD, open your ears to hear my plea for pity. Good News Translation I say to the LORD, "You are my God." Hear my cry for help, LORD! International Standard Version So I say to the LORD, "You are my God; listen to my voice as I plead for mercy, LORD. Majority Standard Bible I say to the LORD, ?You are my God.? Hear, O LORD, my cry for help. NET Bible I say to the LORD, "You are my God." O LORD, pay attention to my plea for mercy! New Heart English Bible I said to the LORD, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, LORD. Webster's Bible Translation I said to the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. World English Bible I said to Yahweh, “You are my God.” Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have said to YHWH, “You [are] my God, "" Hear, YHWH, the voice of my supplications.” Young's Literal Translation I have said to Jehovah, 'My God art Thou, Hear, Jehovah, the voice of my supplications.' Smith's Literal Translation I said to Jehovah, Thou my God: give ear, O Jehovah, to the voice of my supplication. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI said to the Lord: Thou art my God: hear, O Lord, the voice of my supplication. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I say to the LORD: You are my God; listen, LORD, to the words of my pleas. New Revised Standard Version I say to the LORD, “You are my God; give ear, O LORD, to the voice of my supplications.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI said to the LORD, Thou art my God; hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I said to LORD JEHOVAH, "You are my God! Give ear to the voice of my prayer!" OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I have said unto the LORD: 'Thou art my God'; Give ear, O LORD, unto the voice of my supplications. Brenton Septuagint Translation I said to the Lord, Thou art my God; hearken, O Lord, to the voice of my supplication. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Rescue Me, O LORD, From Evil Men…5The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah 6I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help. 7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.… Cross References Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. Psalm 28:2 Hear my cry for mercy when I call to You for help, when I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary. Psalm 31:22 In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help. Psalm 116:1-2 I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. / Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. Psalm 55:16-17 But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. / Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice. Psalm 86:7 In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me. Psalm 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. Psalm 102:17 He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer. Psalm 145:18-19 The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Isaiah 65:24 Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Treasury of Scripture I said to the LORD, You are my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. I said unto Psalm 16:2,5,6 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; … Psalm 31:14 But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God. Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. hear Psalm 27:7,8 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me… Psalm 28:1,2 A Psalm of David. Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit… Psalm 55:1,2 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication… Jump to Previous Cry Ear Hear Mercy Petitions Prayer Supplications VoiceJump to Next Cry Ear Hear Mercy Petitions Prayer Supplications VoicePsalm 140 1. David prays to be delivered from Saul and Doeg8. He prays against them 12. He comforts himself by confidence in God I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” This phrase reflects a personal declaration of faith and trust in God. The use of "LORD" in all caps signifies the Hebrew name Yahweh, emphasizing a covenant relationship. This declaration is reminiscent of other biblical figures who professed their allegiance to God, such as Joshua in Joshua 24:15. The phrase underscores the importance of acknowledging God as sovereign and personal, a theme prevalent throughout the Psalms. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, declaring Yahweh as one's God was a counter-cultural statement, especially amidst surrounding nations that worshipped multiple deities. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament emphasis on personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, as seen in John 20:28 when Thomas calls Jesus "My Lord and my God." Hear, O LORD, my cry for help. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David is expressing his reliance on God amidst adversity. Known as a man after God's own heart, David often turned to God in times of trouble. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness. David addresses God directly, showcasing a personal relationship. 3. Enemies While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 140 involves David seeking deliverance from violent and wicked men, highlighting the adversarial backdrop of his plea. 4. Cry for Help This event signifies a moment of desperation and trust, where David calls upon God to intervene in his circumstances. 5. Prayer The act of communicating with God, which is central to this verse, as David petitions God for assistance. Teaching Points Dependence on GodDavid's declaration, "You are my God," reflects a personal and exclusive reliance on God. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a similar personal relationship with God, acknowledging Him as their sole source of help and strength. The Power of Prayer David's cry for help underscores the importance of prayer as a means of seeking God's intervention. Christians are reminded to bring their concerns to God, trusting in His ability to respond. Faith in Adversity Despite facing enemies, David's faith remains steadfast. This teaches believers to maintain their faith and trust in God, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. God's Faithfulness By addressing God as "my God," David affirms God's faithfulness to His covenant people. Believers can find assurance in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His promises.Verse 6. - I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord (comp. Psalm 31:14; Psalm 143:1). The expressions used are markedly Davidical. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I sayאָמַ֣רְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to the LORD, לַ֭יהוָה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel “You אָ֑תָּה (’āt·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are my God.” אֵ֣לִי (’ê·lî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty Hear, הַאֲזִ֥ינָה (ha·’ă·zî·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 238: To broaden out the ear, to listen O LORD, יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel my cry for help. תַּחֲנוּנָֽי׃ (ta·ḥă·nū·nāy) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 8469: Supplication for favor Links Psalm 140:6 NIVPsalm 140:6 NLT Psalm 140:6 ESV Psalm 140:6 NASB Psalm 140:6 KJV Psalm 140:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 140:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 140:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 140:6 French Bible Psalm 140:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 140:6 I said to Yahweh You are my (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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