Parallel Verses
New Heart English Bible
The LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.
New American Standard Bible
I was
King James Version
The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
Holman Bible
I was helpless, and He saved me.
International Standard Version
the LORD watches over the innocent; I was brought low, and he delivered me.
A Conservative Version
LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.
American Standard Version
Jehovah preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me.
Amplified
I was brought low [humbled and discouraged], and He saved me.
Bible in Basic English
The Lord keeps the simple; I was made low, and he was my saviour.
Darby Translation
Jehovah keepeth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me.
Julia Smith Translation
Jehovah watching the simple: I was brought low, and he will save for me.
King James 2000
The LORD preserves the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Yahweh watches over [the] simple. I was brought low, but he gave me victory.
Modern King James verseion
Jehovah keeps the simple; I was brought low, and He helped me.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD preserveth the simple; I was brought down in misery and he helped me.
NET Bible
The Lord protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.
The Emphasized Bible
Yahweh, preserveth the simple, I was brought low, when, to me, he granted salvation.
Webster
The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
World English Bible
Yahweh preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.
Youngs Literal Translation
A preserver of the simple is Jehovah, I was low, and to me He giveth salvation.
Themes
Man » Extremity of examples of » The psalmist
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
Preservation » Who the lord preserves
Simplicity » General references to
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Are preserved by God
Sorrow » The lord wiping away tears
human Weakness » Man's extremity, of weakness, becomes God's opportunity to help, » The psalmist
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 116:6
Prayers for Psalm 116:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving For God's Deliverance
5 The LORD is Gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful. 6 The LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me. 7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 19:7
The LORD's Law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalm 79:8
Do not hold the iniquities of our forefathers against us. Let your tender mercies speedily meet us, for we are in desperate need.
Psalm 142:6
Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than me.
Psalm 25:21
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.
Psalm 106:43
Many times he delivered them, but they were rebellious in their counsel, and were brought low in their iniquity.
Isaiah 35:8
And a highway will be there, and a way, and it will be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it will be for those who walk in the Way. Wicked fools will not go there.
Matthew 11:25
At that time, Jesus answered, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.
Romans 16:19
For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.
2 Corinthians 1:12
For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we conducted ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.
2 Corinthians 11:3
But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve in his craftiness, so your minds might be corrupted from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
Colossians 3:22
Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord.