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Psalms 116:6

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

KJV

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

ASV

שֹׁמֵ֣ר פְּתָאיִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה דַּ֝לּוֹתִ֗י וְ/לִ֣/י יְהוֹשִֽׁיעַ

Hebrew

A preserver of the simple is Jehovah, I was low, and to me He giveth salvation.

YLT

The LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.

WEB

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In the original Hebrew

5 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

יְהוָ֖ה
yhvh
proper_noun · 6455×
יִדַּ֖ל
ydl
verb · 9×
נִי
ny
verb · 204×
פְתָאיִ֣ם
pt'ym
noun · 19×
שֹׁמְרֵ֥י
shmry
verb · 467×

Historic Christian voices

1 passage from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Cross-references

  • 2Cor 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 mor
  • 2Cor 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.
  • Col 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:
  • Isa 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 ther
  • Matt 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.
  • Ps 16:1 — Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
  • Ps 19:7 — The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
  • Ps 25:21 — Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
  • Ps 79:8 — O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.
  • Ps 79:8 — O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.
  • Ps 106:43 — Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.
  • Ps 136:23 — Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
  • Ps 142:6 — Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
  • Ps 142:6 — Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
  • Rom 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.