Psalms 116 · Verse 6

Psalms 116:6

The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
Psalms 116:6, King James Version

Psalms 116:6 in other translations

BSBThe LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.
WEBThe LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.
ASVJehovah preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me.
YLTA preserver of the simple is Jehovah, I was low, and to me He giveth salvation.
DARBYJehovah keepeth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me.
BBEThe Lord keeps the simple; I was made low, and he was my saviour.
WebsterThe LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

What does Psalms 116:6 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 116:5-8

5-8. The relief which he asked is the result not of his merit, but of God's known pity and tenderness, which is acknowledged in assuring himself (his "soul," Psa 11:1; 16:10) of rest and peace. All calamities [Psa 116:8] are represented by death, tears, and falling of the feet (Psa 56:13).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 6 The Lord preserved the simple - פתאים pethaim, which all the Versions render little ones. Those who are meek and lowly of heart, who feel the spirit of little children, these he preserves, as he does little children; and he mentions this circumstance, because the Lord has a peculiar regard for these young ones, and gives his angels charge concerning them. Were it otherwise, children are exposed to so many dangers and deaths, that most of them would fall victims to accidents in their infancy.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

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 116:6 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.

שֹׁמֵ֣רsho.Mer[is] protectingH8104
פְּתָאיִ֣םpe.ta.Yimsimple peopleH6612
יְהֹוָ֑הYah.wehYahwehH3068
דַּ֝לּוֹתִ֗יda.lo.TiI had become lowH1809
וְלִ֣יve.Liand <to> me
יְהוֹשִֽׁיעַ\׃ye.ho.Shi.a'he savedH3467

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

Cross references for Psalms 116:6

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:12

    For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:3

    But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

  • Colossians 3:22

    Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

  • Romans 16:19

    For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
preserveth.
19:7; 25:21; Isa 35:8; Mt 11:25; Ro 16:19; 2Co 1:12; 11:3; Col 3:22
I was.
79:8; 106:43; 142:6

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Context

  • Psalms 116:5

    Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

  • Psalms 116:6

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

  • Psalms 116:7

    Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.

Read all of Psalms 116

Psalms 116:6 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Jehová guarda á los sinceros: estaba yo postrado, y salvóme.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		L’ Éternel garde les simples; j’étais devenu misérable, et il m’a sauvé.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Jehova bewahrt die Einfältigen; ich war elend, und er hat mich gerettet.