🎵WEB · Psalms 116:4

What does Psalms 116:4 mean?

"Then I called on Yahweh’s name: “Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.”"

— Psalms 116:4 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.

2

Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

3

The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.

4

Then I called on Yahweh’s name: “Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.”

5

Yahweh is Gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.

6

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

7

Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.

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