Psalms 28:6
Psalms 28:6 in Multiple Translations
Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.
Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
Blessed be Jehovah, Because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
May the Lord be praised, because he has given ear to the voice of my prayer.
Praise the Lord! For he has heard my appeal for mercy!
Praised be the Lord, for he hath heard the voyce of my petitions.
Blessed [is] Jehovah, For He hath heard the voice of my supplications.
Blessed be the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my petitions.
Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
And shall reduce them to pieces, as a calf of Libanus, and as the beloved son of unicorns.
Praise Yahweh because he has heard me when I called out for him to help me!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 28:6
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Psalms 28:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בָּר֥וּךְ
יְהוָ֑ה
כִּי
שָׁ֝מַע
ק֣וֹל
תַּחֲנוּנָֽ/י
בָּר֥וּךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Qal-Inf-c
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
שָׁ֝מַע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
תַּחֲנוּנָֽ/י
tachănûwn
H8469
supplication
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 28:6
בָּר֥וּךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
שָׁ֝מַע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
תַּחֲנוּנָֽ/י
tachănûwn
H8469
"supplication"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word describes an earnest or heartfelt prayer, often used to express a deep desire for God's help or favor. It can be a plea to man or God, seeking kindness or mercy. The KJV translates it as intreaty or supplication.
Definition: 1) supplication, supplication for favour 1a) to man 1b) to God
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: intreaty, supplication. See also: 2 Chronicles 6:21; Psalms 143:1; Psalms 28:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 28:6
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- Psalms 28:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 28:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 28:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 28:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 28:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 28:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 28:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 28:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 28:6
- Sermons on Psalms 28:6
Context — The LORD Is My Strength
4Repay them according to their deeds and for their works of evil. Repay them for what their hands have done; bring back on them what they deserve.
5Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD or what His hands have done, He will tear them down and never rebuild them.
6Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.
7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. 8The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 31:21–22 | Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege. In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help. |
| 2 | Psalms 107:19–22 | Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit. Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing. |
| 3 | Psalms 118:5 | In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. |
| 4 | Psalms 66:19–20 | But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion! |
| 5 | Psalms 116:1–2 | I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice— my appeal for mercy. Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. |
| 6 | Psalms 69:33–34 | For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people. Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them. |
Psalms 28:6 Summary
[Psalms 28:6 is a beautiful expression of the psalmist's trust in God's mercy and grace. When we cry out to God for help, He hears us and responds with love and compassion, just like a loving father (Psalm 103:13). This verse reminds us that God is always attentive to our needs and desires to help us, and when we trust in Him, we can experience His strength and peace (Psalm 28:7, Isaiah 41:10). By crying out to God for mercy, we can deepen our relationship with Him and find comfort in His loving presence.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to hear our cry for mercy?
When God hears our cry for mercy, as seen in Psalms 28:6, it means He is attentive to our needs and responds with compassion, much like a loving father (Psalm 103:13, Matthew 7:11).
How can we be sure God will hear our prayers?
We can be confident that God will hear our prayers when we approach Him with a sincere and humble heart, just like the psalmist in Psalms 28:6, and when our prayers are in line with His will (1 John 5:14-15, Psalm 145:18).
What is the relationship between God hearing our cry for mercy and our trust in Him?
When God hears our cry for mercy, it strengthens our trust in Him, as seen in Psalms 28:6-7, where the psalmist's trust in God is closely tied to God's response to his prayer, much like the experience of the apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6-7.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
Psalms 28:6 stands in contrast to the judgment pronounced on the wicked in Psalms 28:4-5, highlighting God's mercy and grace towards those who cry out to Him, while also emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's justice and righteousness (Psalms 28:4-5, Romans 2:6).
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to cry out to God for mercy, and how can I express my trust in Him during those times?
- How does remembering times when God has heard my cry for mercy in the past impact my faith and trust in Him today?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my gratitude to God for hearing my prayers, as the psalmist does in Psalms 28:6-7?
- How can I balance the desire for God's mercy in my own life with the recognition of His justice and righteousness, as seen in the surrounding context of Psalms 28:4-5?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 28:6
Blessed [be] the Lord,.... Which must be understood, not as invoking nor as conferring a blessing on him, neither of which can be done by a creature; nor does he stand in need of any, he being
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 28:6
Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. Assurance follows prayer in God's appointed order. Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 28:6
He speaks of it as past, either because God had in part heard and answered him already, or because God assured him by his Spirit that he had heard and accepted his prayers, and would assuredly answer him in due time.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 28:6
Psalms 28:6 Blessed [be] the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.Ver. 6. Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard, &c.] God will one day turn the prayers of his people into praises. David, Psalms 28:1, had said, Be not silent to me; here, Blessed be God, for he hath answered me. So Jehoshaphat had his Baca soon turned into Berachah, 2 Chronicles 20:18-19. See David’ s syllogism; and mark his conclusion, Psalms 66:18-20, not according to the rules of logic, but better.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 28:6
(6) This burst of thanksgiving, breaking in on the poet’s prayer, has led to the supposition that an interval elapsed between the composition of the former part of the psalm and this verse, and that the writer takes up his pen to record the answer his supplications have received. Others regard the psalm as composed by the union of two distinct pieces. Others again treat Psalms 28:6 as an interpolation. It certainly seems discordant with the rhythm as well as with the sense of the rest.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 28:6
6, 7. Thanksgiving succeeds to prayer. Are we to suppose that faith realises the answer to its prayer as already granted, and can give thanks accordingly? or that this conclusion was added by the Psalmist subsequently as a grateful memorial of his deliverance? Either alternative is possible; but here and in Psalms 31:21-24 we seem to have a record of actual deliverance, Psalms 6:8 ff. is somewhat different.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 28:6
Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications - This is one of those passages which frequently occur in the Psalms, when there has been an earnest and anxious prayer
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 28:6
6. Blessed be the Lord—The psalm suddenly turns from prayer to praise. Because he hath heard—The answer of prayer is the ground of David’s rejoicing.
Sermons on Psalms 28:6
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Encourage Yourself in the Lord by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of encouraging oneself in the Lord, acknowledging that even the most faithful believers experience pain, confusion, and sorrow. He uses th |
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In Thankful Remembrance for My Dear Husband's Safe Arrival by Anne Bradstreet | Anne Bradstreet reflects on the overwhelming gratitude towards God for His countless mercies and blessings, acknowledging her own weakness and shame in comparison. She emphasizes t |
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Marvelous Kindness in a Strong City by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of finding peace and strength in God during times of struggle and despair. It encourages listeners to trust in God's simplicity and power to p |
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A Balm in Gilead—caring One for Another by Emanuel Esh | The sermon transcript discusses the power of God in delivering people from darkness and distress. It emphasizes the importance of praising the Lord for His goodness and wonderful w |
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Holy Communion - His Body and Blood by Michael Koulianos | Michael Koulianos emphasizes the significance of Holy Communion, inviting the congregation to surrender fully to Jesus and experience His healing presence. He highlights the power |
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The Battle Is Not Yours - Nothing Restrains the Lord by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes that the battle we face is not ours but belongs to the Lord, reminding us that nothing can restrain God. He encourages believers to recognize that no hindr |
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Meditation May 11, 1661 by Anne Bradstreet | Anne Bradstreet reflects on her recent illness, acknowledging God's faithfulness in sustaining her through sickness and delivering her from adversity. She expresses her desire to s |