Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Preserve my soul, for I am a godly man;
O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.

King James Version

Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

Holman Bible

Protect my life, for I am faithful.
You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You.

International Standard Version

Protect me, for I am faithful; My God, deliver your servant who trusts in you.

A Conservative Version

Preserve my soul, for I am devout. O thou my God, save thy servant who trusts in thee.

American Standard Version

Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

Amplified


Protect my life (soul), for I am godly and faithful;
O You my God, save Your servant, who trusts in You [believing in You and relying on You, confidently committing everything to You].

Darby Translation

Keep my soul, for I am godly; O thou my God, save thy servant who confideth in thee.

Julia Smith Translation

Watch my soul, for I am godly: save thy servant, thou my God, trusting in thee.

King James 2000

Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O you my God, save your servant that trusts in you.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Watch over my life because I [am] faithful. You [are] my God; save your servant. [I am] the one who trusts you.

Modern King James verseion

Preserve my soul; for I am holy; O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Preserve thou my soul, for I am holy; my God, help thy servant that putteth his trust in thee.

NET Bible

Protect me, for I am loyal! O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you!

New Heart English Bible

Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.

Webster

Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.

World English Bible

Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.

Youngs Literal Translation

Keep my soul, for I am pious, Save Thy servant -- who is trusting to Thee, O Thou, my God.

References

Easton

Context Readings

Lament And Petition

1 ([Prayer by David]) Listen to me, O Jehovah. Answer me, for I am oppressed and needy. 2 Preserve my soul, for I am a godly man;
O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.
3 Have pity on me, O Jehovah, since I call out to you all day long.


Cross References

Psalm 4:3

But know that Jehovah has chosen and distinguished the godly man for himself. Jehovah will hear when I call to him.

Deuteronomy 7:7-8

Jehovah set his heart on you. He chose you, even though you did not outnumber all the other people. You were the smallest of all nations.

1 Samuel 2:9

He guards the feet of his holy ones. The wicked are silenced in darkness. Man will not prevail by strength.

Psalm 13:5

I trust your loving-kindness. My heart finds joy in your salvation.

Psalm 16:1

([Psalm of David]) Preserve and protect me, O God, because I take refuge in you.

Psalm 18:19

He brought me out to a wide-open place. He rescued me because he was pleased with me.

Psalm 25:2

I trust you, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame. Do not let my enemy's triumph over me.

Psalm 31:1

([Psalm of David]) I have taken refuge in you, O Jehovah. Never let me be put to shame. Deliver me because of your righteousness.

Psalm 31:14

I trust you, O Jehovah. I said: You are my God.

Psalm 37:28

Jehovah loves justice, and he will not abandon his godly ones. They will be kept safe forever, but the descendants of the wicked will be destroyed.

Psalm 50:5

Gather around me, my godly ones who have made a covenant with me through sacrifices.

Psalm 119:94

I am yours, save me for I have sought your precepts.

Psalm 119:124-125

Deal with your servant with your loving kindness and teach me your statutes.

Psalm 143:12

In your loving kindness, cut off my enemies and destroy all those who afflict me. For I am your servant.

Isaiah 26:3-4

You will keep the steadfast mind in perfect peace, because he trusts (hopes) in you.

John 10:27-29

My sheep hear my voice. I know them and they follow me.

John 12:26

If you want to serve me follow me! My servant will be where I am and the Father will honor my servant.

John 17:11

I am no more in the world but they are in the world. I come to you Holy Father. Keep them in your name, which you have given to me, that they may be one*, even as we are. *(Greek: heis; united in purpose and love)

Romans 9:18

He shows mercy to the one he chooses, and he allows others to be stubborn.

Romans 9:23-24

In that way he could make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy that he had prepared in advance for glory.

Romans 15:12-13

And again, Isaiah says: Then in that day the nations will search for and turn to the root of Jesse. He will stand as a signal for the peoples. His resting place will be glorious. (Isaiah 11:10)

Ephesians 1:12-13

We who were first to hope in Christ should serve to the praise of his glory.

1 Peter 5:3-5

Do not lord it over your charge, but make yourselves examples to the flock.

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