Psalms 116:4

4 Then I called on the name of the Lord: "Lord, save me!"

Psalms 116:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 116:4

Then called I upon the name of the Lord
Upon the Lord himself in prayer for speedy deliverance; or "in the name of the Lord" {h}, in the name of the Messiah, the only Mediator between God and man; "saying", as follows, and which word may be supplied,

O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul;
from these sorrows and pains, from these afflictions and distresses, from death and the grave, and from wrath, and a sense of it, and fears about it.

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FOOTNOTES:

F8 (hwhy Mvb) "in nomine Domini", Montanus, Musculus, Vatablus.

Psalms 116:4 In-Context

2 Because He has turned His ear to me, I will call [out to Him] as long as I live.

3 The ropes of death were wrapped around me, and the torments of Sheol overcame me; I encountered trouble and sorrow.

4 Then I called on the name of the Lord: "Lord, save me!"

5 The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is compassionate.

6 The Lord guards the inexperienced; I was helpless, and He saved me.