Psalm 116:4
ESV
Then I called on the name of the Lord: "O Lord, I pray, deliver my soul!"
NIV
Then I called on the name of the Lord: "Lord, save me!"
NASB
Then I called upon the name of the Lord: 'Please, Lord, save my life!'
CSB
Then I called on the name of the Lord: "Lord, save me!"
NLT
Then I called on the name of the Lord: 'Please, Lord, save me!'
KJV
Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
NKJV
Then I called upon the name of the Lord: “O Lord, I implore You, deliver my soul!”
What does Psalm 116:4 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 116; verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 116:1–4 expresses the psalmist's love for God, who has granted a prayer for rescue. The writer was near death, suffering distress and anguish, but he called on the Lord, and the Lord answered. This inspires a promise to honor God for a lifetime.
The psalmist thanks God for rescue from a fatal threat. During some intense crisis, the writer cried out to God and was spared. For this reason, the psalmist promises to praise God forever. The danger made this writer question the reasons for his situation, but did not erase his faith. He recognizes that the Lord values all of His people, and vows to publicly honor the One who has saved him.
