Psalms 109:26
Psalms 109:26 in Multiple Translations
Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to Your loving devotion.
Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy:
Help me, O Jehovah my God; Oh save me according to thy lovingkindness:
Give me help, O Lord my God; in your mercy be my saviour;
Help me, Lord my God; save me because of your trustworthy love.
Helpe me, O Lord my God: saue me according to thy mercie.
Help me, O Jehovah my God, Save me, according to Thy kindness.
Help me, LORD, my God. Save me according to your loving kindness;
Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy:
Yahweh, my God, help me! Because you faithfully love me, rescue me!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 109:26
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Psalms 109:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עָ֭זְרֵ/נִי
יְהוָ֣ה
אֱלֹהָ֑/י
ה֭וֹשִׁיעֵ֣/נִי
כְ/חַסְדֶּֽ/ךָ
עָ֭זְרֵ/נִי
ʻâzar
H5826
to help
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהָ֑/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
ה֭וֹשִׁיעֵ֣/נִי
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
כְ/חַסְדֶּֽ/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 109:26
עָ֭זְרֵ/נִי
ʻâzar
H5826
"to help"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To help or aid is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used to describe God's protection or assistance. It is used in the Psalms to express trust in God's help and in the book of Exodus to describe God's aid to the Israelites.
Definition: 1) to help, succour, support 1a) (Qal) to help 1b) (Niphal) to be helped 1c) (Hiphil) to help
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: help, succour. See also: Genesis 49:25; Job 26:2; Psalms 10:14.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהָ֑/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
ה֭וֹשִׁיעֵ֣/נִי
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
כְ/חַסְדֶּֽ/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 109:26
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Context — The Song of the Slandered
24My knees are weak from fasting, and my body grows lean and gaunt.
25I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads.
26Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to Your loving devotion.
27Let them know that this is Your hand, that You, O LORD, have done it. 28Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:86 | All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me! |
| 2 | Psalms 57:1 | Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. |
| 3 | Psalms 69:13 | But my prayer to You, O LORD, is for a time of favor. In Your abundant loving devotion, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation. |
| 4 | Hebrews 5:7 | During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. |
| 5 | Psalms 69:16 | Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion. |
| 6 | Psalms 40:12 | For evils without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, so that I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart has failed within me. |
Psalms 109:26 Summary
Psalms 109:26 is a prayer for help and salvation, where the psalmist asks God to save him according to His loving devotion. This means that the psalmist is trusting in God's loyal and steadfast love, which is always available to those who seek Him, as promised in Jeremiah 31:3. Just like the psalmist, we can turn to God in times of need and trust in His loving devotion, knowing that He will deliver us, as seen in Psalms 34:17-18. By trusting in God's loving devotion, we can find comfort and strength in the midst of challenging circumstances, just like the psalmist in Psalms 109:26.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of 'loving devotion' in Psalms 109:26?
The term 'loving devotion' in Psalms 109:26 refers to God's loyal and steadfast love, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, where God describes Himself as 'abounding in love and faithfulness.'
Why does the psalmist ask for help in Psalms 109:26?
The psalmist asks for help in Psalms 109:26 because he is facing scorn and ridicule from his accusers, as mentioned in Psalms 109:25, and he needs God's intervention to save him from this situation, as promised in Psalms 34:17-18.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the psalm?
Psalms 109:26 is a turning point in the psalm, where the psalmist shifts from lamenting his situation to seeking God's help and trusting in His deliverance, as seen in Psalms 109:27-28.
What can we learn from the psalmist's prayer in Psalms 109:26?
We can learn from the psalmist's prayer that even in times of distress and weakness, we can turn to God and trust in His loving devotion, as encouraged in Psalms 55:22 and Matthew 11:28-30.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God's help and salvation, and how can I trust in His loving devotion?
- How do I respond when faced with scorn or ridicule, and what can I learn from the psalmist's example in Psalms 109:25-26?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's loving devotion, as expressed in Psalms 109:26, in my daily life and relationships?
- What does it mean to me that God's loving devotion is not just a feeling, but a commitment to act on my behalf, as seen in Psalms 109:27-28?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 109:26
Help me, O Lord my God,.... Jehovah the Father is here addressed, who is the God of Christ, as Christ is man; who formed him, supported him, and glorified him; and whom Christ loved, believed in,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 109:26
Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy: Help me, O Lord ... That they may know that this is thy hand - "that this" work of delivering me "is" the doing of 'thine hand' (Psalms 59:13).
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 109:26
Psalms 109:26 Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy:Ver. 26. Help me, O Lord] Prayer, like those arrows of deliverance, must be multiplied, as our trouble is lengthened and lieth on.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 109:26
26–31. Repeated prayers for help, ending with calm assurance that the end of suffering is at hand.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 109:26
Help me, O Lord my God ... - Stand by me; interpose.
Sermons on Psalms 109:26
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A Man Who Exalted God by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of exalting God above all else, using Psalm 57 as a foundation. He reflects on David's prayer for God's mercy and his commitment to praise God |
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Under His Wings by John Henry Jowett | John Henry Jowett beautifully illustrates the tender and gracious image of finding refuge under the shadow of God's wings, symbolizing warmth, shelter, and rest in God's loving emb |
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"We'll Do It on Our Own" by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the danger of self-reliance and rebellion against God, as illustrated by Isaiah's warning to Israel. He explains that true rebellion is not just overt si |
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More on David and the Lord's Lovingkindness by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the precious lovingkindness of God, drawing parallels between lovingkindness in the Old Testament and grace in the New Testament. He emphasizes how God's l |
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Finished by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen preaches on the profound significance of Jesus' declaration 'It is finished' from John 19:30, emphasizing that this single word encapsulates the depth of God's love and |
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Love of Christ Constraineth Me by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the Apostle Paul's response to accusations of being beside himself. Paul explains that whether he appears zealous or sober, his actions are ei |
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(The Law of the Holy Spirit) Jesus Stayed Away Sin by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of moving beyond the basic teachings of Christianity and pursuing a deeper level of spiritual maturity. He uses the analogy of |