Psalm 116:2 “Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I…”

Psalm 116:2

Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

Geneva Bible 1599

For he hath inclined his eare vnto me, whe I did call vpon him in my dayes.

Darby Translation

For he hath inclined his ear unto me, and I will call upon him during [all] my days.

Young's Literal Translation

Because He hath inclined His ear to me, And during my days I call.

Bible in Basic English

He has let my request come before him, and I will make my prayer to him all my days.

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Cross references

“therefore”

Philippians 4:6 Luke 18:1 Colossians 4:2 Psalm 88:1 Job 27:10 Psalm 55:16

Philippians 4:6 · BSB

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Luke 18:1 · BSB

Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:

Colossians 4:2 · BSB

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

Psalm 88:1 · BSB

O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You.

Job 27:10 · BSB

Will he delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times?

Psalm 55:16 · BSB

But I call to God, and the LORD saves me.

Also

Psalm 40:1 Psalm 31:2

Psalm 40:1 · BSB

I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Psalm 31:2 · BSB

Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice— my appeal for mercy.

3The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.

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