Psalms 116:6 · KJV
“The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.”
— Psalms 116:6
Gracious {is} the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God {is} merciful.
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
Psalms 116 — Context
Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
5Gracious {is} the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God {is} merciful.
6The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
7Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
8For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, {and} my feet from falling.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7
The law of the LORD {is} perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD {is} sure, making wise the simple. {law: or, doctrine} {converting: or, restoring}
Psalms 142:6
Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Psalms 79:8
O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. {former...: or, the iniquities of them that were before us}
Psalms 25:21
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
Isaiah 35:8
And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it {shall be} for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err {therein}. {but...: or, for he shall be with them}
Psalms 106:43
Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked {him} with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. {brought...: or, impoverished, or, weakened}
Colossians 3:22
Servants, obey in all things {your} masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: