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Psalms 116:2
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Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Because he has inclined his ear to me, Therefore I will call [on him] as long as I live.
He paid attention to me, so I will call to him for help as long as I live.
and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.
Because he hath inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call upon [him] as long as I live.
Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call on Him as long as I live.
Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
For he bowide doun his eere to me; and Y schal inwardli clepe in my daies.
Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
You paid attention to me, and so I will pray to you as long as I live.
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
He has let my request come before him, and I will make my prayer to him all my days.
because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
For he hath inclined his ear unto me, and I will call upon him during [all] my days.
Yes, he paid attention to me, so I will always call to him whenever I need help.
Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, therefore will I call upon Him all my days.
Because hee hath inclined his eare vnto mee: therefore will I call vpon him as long as I liue.
I will call on Him as long as I live, because He has turned His ear to me.
Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
For he hath inclined his eare vnto me, whe I did call vpon him in my dayes.
He will incline his ear to me in the day when I call upon him.
He listens to me every time I call to him.
Because he hath bowed down his ear unto me, therefore, throughout my days, will I call.
(114-2) Because he hath inclined his ear unto me: and in my days I will call upon him.
Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Because he hath enclined his eare vnto me: therfore I wyll call vpon hym as long as I lyue.
Because he has inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call upon him while I live.
Because he has turned his ear to me,I will call out to him as long as I live.
Because he has turned his ear to me, Therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Because he has inclined his ear to me, I will call all my days.
Because He has bowed His ear to me, I will also call in my days.
Because He hath inclined His ear to me, And during my days I call.
That he hath enclyned his eare vnto me, therfore wil I call vpo him as longe as I lyue.
Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.
Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.
Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live.
Because He has inclined His ear to me,So I shall call upon Him in all my days.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
therefore: Psalms 55:16, Psalms 55:17, Psalms 86:6, Psalms 86:7, Psalms 88:1, Psalms 145:18, Psalms 145:19, Job 27:10, Luke 18:1, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 4:2
as long as I live: Heb. in my days
Reciprocal: Genesis 13:4 - called Genesis 24:52 - worshipped Genesis 35:3 - who answered 2 Samuel 22:4 - I will 1 Kings 22:32 - Jehoshaphat 1 Chronicles 4:10 - called 2 Chronicles 6:40 - thine ears 2 Chronicles 18:31 - Jehoshaphat Job 9:16 - If I had Psalms 6:9 - will receive Psalms 17:6 - I have Psalms 28:6 - General Psalms 40:1 - inclined Psalms 61:3 - thou Psalms 66:17 - I cried Psalms 66:19 - General Psalms 71:2 - incline Psalms 77:1 - gave Psalms 116:13 - call Lamentations 3:56 - hast
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me,.... Not as hard of hearing, for his ear is not heavy that it cannot hear; he is quick of hearing, and his ears are always open to the righteous; it rather denotes his readiness to hear; he hearkens and hears, he listens to what his people say, and hears them at once, and understands them, though ever so broken and confused; when their prayers are but like the chatterings of a crane or swallow, or only expressed in sighs and groans, and even without a voice; when nothing is articulately pronounced: moreover, this shows condescension in him; he bows his ear as a rattler to a child, he stoops as being above them, and inclines his ear to them.
Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live; or "in my days" d; in days of adversity and affliction, for help and relief; in days of prosperity, with thankfulness for favours received; every day I live, and several times a day: prayer should be constantly used; men should pray without ceasing always, and not faint; prayer is the first and last action of a spiritual life; it is the first thing a regenerate man does, "behold, he prays"; as soon as he is born again he prays, and continues praying all his days; and generally goes out of the world praying, as Stephen did, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit"; and it is the Lord's hearing prayer that encourages his people to keep on praying, and which makes the work delightful to them. Christ was often at this work in life, and died praying, Luke 6:12.
d בימי "in diebus meis", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, &c.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me - See the notes at Psalms 5:1. Because he has been gracious to me, and has heard my prayers. This is a pood reason for serving God, or for devoting ourselves to him, but it is not the only reason. We ought to worship and serve God whether he hears our prayers or not; whether he sends joy or sorrow; whether we are favored with prosperity, or are sunk in deep affliction. People have worshipped God even when they have had no evidence that he heard their prayers; and some of the most pure acts of devotion on earth are those which come from the very depths of darkness and sorrow.
Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live - Margin, as in Hebrew, “in my days.” Encouraged by the past, I will continue to call upon him in the future. I will retain a firm faith in the doctrine that he hears prayer, and I will express my practical belief in the truth of that doctrine by regular and constant habits of worship. When a man once has evidence that God has heard his prayer, it is a reason why he should always call on him in similar circumstances, for God does not change.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Psalms 116:2. Because he hath inclined his ear — The psalmist represents himself to be so sick and weak, that he could scarcely speak. The Lord, in condescension to this weakness, is here considered as bowing down his ear to the mouth of the feeble suppliant, that he may receive every word of his prayer.
Therefore will I call upon him] I have had such blessed success in my application to him, that I purpose to invoke him as long as I shall live. He that prays much will be emboldened to pray more, because none can supplicate the throne of grace in vain.
