Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish. New Living Translation My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all! English Standard Version The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses. Berean Standard Bible The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress. King James Bible The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. New King James Version The troubles of my heart have enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses! New American Standard Bible The troubles of my heart are enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses. NASB 1995 The troubles of my heart are enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses. NASB 1977 The troubles of my heart are enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses. Legacy Standard Bible The troubles of my heart are enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses. Amplified Bible The troubles of my heart are multiplied; Bring me out of my distresses. Christian Standard Bible The distresses of my heart increase; bring me out of my sufferings. Holman Christian Standard Bible The distresses of my heart increase; bring me out of my sufferings. American Standard Version The troubles of my heart are enlarged: Oh bring thou me out of my distresses. Contemporary English Version My awful worries keep growing. Rescue me from sadness. English Revised Version The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. GOD'S WORD® Translation Relieve my troubled heart, and bring me out of my distress. Good News Translation Relieve me of my worries and save me from all my troubles. International Standard Version The troubles of my heart have increased; bring me out of my distress! Majority Standard Bible The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress. NET Bible Deliver me from my distress; rescue me from my suffering! New Heart English Bible Relieve me from the distresses of my heart, and bring me out of my distresses. Webster's Bible Translation The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. World English Bible The troubles of my heart are enlarged. Oh bring me out of my distresses. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe distresses of my heart have enlarged themselves, "" Bring me out from my distresses. Young's Literal Translation The distresses of my heart have enlarged themselves, From my distresses bring me out. Smith's Literal Translation The straits of my heart were enlarged: bring me out from my distresses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe troubles of my heart are multiplied: deliver me from my necessities. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Relieve the troubles of my heart; bring me out of my distress. New Revised Standard Version Relieve the troubles of my heart, and bring me out of my distress. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe troubles of my heart are multiplied; O bring thou me out of my distresses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The griefs of my heart multiply; take me from my griefs! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The troubles of my heart are enlarged; O bring Thou me out of my distresses. Brenton Septuagint Translation The afflictions of my heart have been multiplied; deliver me from my distresses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context To You I Lift Up My Soul…16Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted. 17The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress. 18Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.… Cross References Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. James 5:13 Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. Hebrews 4:15-16 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. / Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Romans 5:3-5 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Psalm 34:17-18 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. / The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 9:9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Treasury of Scripture The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring you me out of my distresses. Psalm 34:19 Psalm 38:1-8 Psalm 42:7 Jump to Previous Anguish Distresses Enlarged Free Heart Increased Multiplied Relieve Sorrows Themselves TroublesJump to Next Anguish Distresses Enlarged Free Heart Increased Multiplied Relieve Sorrows Themselves TroublesPsalm 25 1. David's confidence in prayer7. He prays for remission of sins 16. and for help in affliction The troubles of my heart increase; This phrase reflects the deep emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by the psalmist, often identified as David. In the biblical context, David faced numerous adversities, including threats from enemies, personal sin, and familial strife. The heart, in Hebrew thought, is the center of emotions and will, indicating that the psalmist's inner being is overwhelmed. This mirrors the human condition of facing increasing challenges and the need for divine intervention. The increasing troubles can be seen as a test of faith, similar to the trials faced by Job, who also experienced profound suffering and sought understanding from God. free me from my distress. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 25, David is expressing his personal struggles and seeking God's deliverance. 2. God The central figure to whom David directs his plea for relief from his increasing troubles. 3. Israel While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the Psalms often reflects the collective struggles and spiritual journey of the nation of Israel. Teaching Points Acknowledging Our TroublesRecognize that it is natural to experience increasing troubles and that acknowledging them is the first step toward seeking God's help. Turning to God in Distress Like David, we should turn to God in our times of distress, trusting in His ability to deliver us from our troubles. The Power of Prayer This verse highlights the importance of prayer as a means of communicating our struggles to God and seeking His intervention. God's Faithfulness Trust in God's faithfulness to respond to our cries for help, as He has done for His people throughout history. Spiritual Growth Through Trials Understand that trials can lead to spiritual growth and a deeper reliance on God, as seen in David's life and writings. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 25What does the Bible say about mental health? What does the Bible say about paranoia? Why does Psalm 34:17-18 promise God hears and delivers the righteous but seem to conflict with other passages describing unanswered prayers? What does the Bible say about health?(17) The troubles.--The consensus of commentators is for a different division of the Hebrew words. . . . "Relieve my sore heart, And release me from my distress." Verses 17, 18. - The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. The affliction, of whatever kind it may have been, was regarded by David as a punishment sent on him for his sins. Of his sins he was at this time deeply conscious (vers. 7, 11) and deeply repentant. Probably they included his great sin (see the comment on ver. 11).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The troublesצָר֣וֹת (ṣā·rō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival of my heart לְבָבִ֣י (lə·ḇā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart increase; הִרְחִ֑יבוּ (hir·ḥî·ḇū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7337: To be or grow wide or large free me הוֹצִיאֵֽנִי׃ (hō·w·ṣî·’ê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from my distress. מִ֝מְּצֽוּקוֹתַ֗י (mim·mə·ṣū·qō·w·ṯay) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 4691: Narrowness, trouble Links Psalm 25:17 NIVPsalm 25:17 NLT Psalm 25:17 ESV Psalm 25:17 NASB Psalm 25:17 KJV Psalm 25:17 BibleApps.com Psalm 25:17 Biblia Paralela Psalm 25:17 Chinese Bible Psalm 25:17 French Bible Psalm 25:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 25:17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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