Psalms 116 · Verse 2

Psalms 116:2

Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Psalms 116:2, King James Version

Psalms 116:2 in other translations

BSBBecause He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
WEBBecause he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
ASVBecause he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
YLTBecause He hath inclined His ear to me, And during my days I call.
DARBYFor he hath inclined his ear unto me, and I will call upon him during all my days.
BBEHe has let my request come before him, and I will make my prayer to him all my days.
WebsterBecause he hath inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

What does Psalms 116:2 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:1-2

Psa 116:1-19. The writer celebrates the deliverance from extreme perils by which he was favored, and pledges grateful and pious public acknowledgments. 1-2. A truly grateful love will be evinced by acts of worship, which calling on God expresses (Psa 116:13; Psa 55:16; 86:7; compare Psa 17:6; 31:2).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 2 Because he hath inclined his ear - The psalmist represents himself to be so sick and weak, that he could scarcely speak. The Lord, in condescension to this weakness, is here considered as bowing down his ear to the mouth of the feeble suppliant, that he may receive every word of his prayer. Therefore will I call upon him - I have had such blessed success in my application to him, that I purpose to invoke him as long as I shall live. He that prays much will be emboldened to pray more, because none can supplicate the throne of grace in vain.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 116:1-9

We have many reasons for loving the Lord, but are most affected by his loving-kindness when relieved out of deep distress. When a poor sinner is awakened to a sense of his state, and fears that he must soon sink under the just wrath of God, then he finds trouble and sorrow. But let all such call upon the Lord to deliver their souls, and they will find him gracious and true to his promise. Neither ignorance nor guilt…

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Psalms 116:2 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

כִּֽי\־ki-forH3588
הִטָּ֣הhi.Tahhe has inclinedH5186
אָזְנ֣וֹ'a.ze.Noear hisH241
לִ֑יLito me
וּבְיָמַ֥יu.ve.ya.Maiand in days myH3117
אֶקְרָֽא\׃'ek.Ra'I will call outH7121

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 116:2

  • Psalms 145:18-19

    The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

  • Psalms 40:1

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

  • Philippians 4:6

    Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

  • Psalms 55:16-17

    As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

  • Psalms 31:2

    Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.

  • Psalms 86:6-7

    Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.

  • Luke 18:1

    And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

  • Colossians 4:2

    Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

  • Psalms 88:1

    A 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:

  • Job 27:10

    Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
therefore.
55:16,17; 86:6,7; 88:1; 145:18,19; Job 27:10; Lu 18:1; Php 4:6
Col 4:2
as long as I live. Heb. in my days.

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Context

  • Psalms 116:1

    I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

  • Psalms 116:2

    Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

  • Psalms 116:3

    The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

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Psalms 116:2 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Porque ha inclinado á mí su oído, invocaré le por tanto en todos mis días.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Car il a incliné son oreille vers moi, et je l’invoquerai durant mes jours.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Denn er hat zu mir geneigt sein Ohr; und ich will ihn anrufen in allen meinen Tagen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Quoniam confirmata est super nos misericordia ejus, et veritas Domini manet in æternum.