Psalms 6:9
Psalms 6:9 in Multiple Translations
The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.
The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
Jehovah hath heard my supplication; Jehovah will receive my prayer.
The Lord has given ear to my request; the Lord has let my prayer come before him.
The Lord has heard me calling out for help; the Lord answers my prayer.
The Lord hath heard my petition: the Lord will receiue my prayer.
Jehovah hath heard my supplication, Jehovah my prayer receiveth.
The LORD has heard my supplication. The LORD accepts my prayer.
The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity: for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.
Yahweh heard me when I was crying and called out to him to help me, and he will answer my prayer.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 6:9
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Psalms 6:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ס֣וּרוּ
מִ֭מֶּ/נִּי
כָּל
פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
אָ֑וֶן
כִּֽי
שָׁמַ֥ע
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
ק֣וֹל
בִּכְיִֽ/י
ס֣וּרוּ
çûwr
H5493
to turn aside
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
מִ֭מֶּ/נִּי
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
pâʻal
H6466
to work
V-Qal
אָ֑וֶן
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
שָׁמַ֥ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
בִּכְיִֽ/י
Bᵉkîy
H1065
weeping
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 6:9
ס֣וּרוּ
çûwr
H5493
"to turn aside"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
מִ֭מֶּ/נִּי
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
pâʻal
H6466
"to work"
V-Qal
To work or do something is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, often used to describe habitual or systematic actions. It can also mean to make or practise something.
Definition: 1) to do, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do 1a2) to make
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: commit, (evil-) do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er). See also: Exodus 15:17; Psalms 59:3; Psalms 5:6.
אָ֑וֶן
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
כִּֽי
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.
שָׁמַ֥ע
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.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
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.
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.
בִּכְיִֽ/י
Bᵉkîy
H1065
"weeping"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means weeping or crying, and is used to describe a strong emotional response, such as overflowing tears or continual sorrow. It is often used in the Bible to describe a time of mourning.
Definition: a weeping, weeping
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: overflowing, [idiom] sore, (continual) weeping, wept. See also: Genesis 45:2; Isaiah 15:5; Psalms 6:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 6:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 6:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 6:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 6:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 6:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 6:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 6:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 6:9
- Sermons on Psalms 6:9
Context — Do Not Rebuke Me in Your Anger
7My eyes fail from grief; they grow dim because of all my foes.
8Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard my weeping.
9The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.
10All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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! |
| 2 | Psalms 120:1 | In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me. |
| 3 | 2 Corinthians 12:8–10 | Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. |
| 4 | Psalms 138:3 | On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul. |
| 5 | Psalms 118:5 | In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. |
| 6 | Psalms 40:1–2 | I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry. He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. |
| 7 | Jonah 2:7 | As my life was fading away, I remembered the LORD. My prayer went up to You, to Your holy temple. |
| 8 | 2 Corinthians 1:10–11 | He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. |
| 9 | Psalms 3:4 | To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah |
| 10 | 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. |
Psalms 6:9 Summary
This verse means that when we pray to God and ask for His help, He hears us and accepts our prayer. It's like having a loving Father who listens to our cries for help and responds with love and care, as seen in Matthew 7:7-11. When we trust in God's power and deliverance, we can be confident that He will take care of us and bring shame to those who oppose us, as seen in Psalms 6:10. By trusting in God's love and care, we can face any challenge with courage and hope, knowing that He is always with us, as taught in Hebrews 13:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the Lord has heard my cry for mercy?
This means that God is attentive to our prayers and responds to our pleas for help, as seen in Psalms 34:17, where it says that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
How can I be sure that the Lord accepts my prayer?
We can be confident that the Lord accepts our prayer when we come to Him with a humble and repentant heart, as taught in Second Peter 3:18, which encourages us to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
What is the relationship between the Lord hearing my cry and my enemies being ashamed?
The Lord hearing our cry for mercy and accepting our prayer can lead to our enemies being ashamed and dismayed, as seen in Psalms 6:10, because God's deliverance and vindication can bring shame to those who oppose us, as also seen in Proverbs 11:8.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual warfare?
This verse is an example of spiritual warfare, where the believer trusts in God's power and deliverance, as seen in Ephesians 6:10-18, which teaches us to put on the full armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to cry out to the Lord for mercy, and how can I trust in His response?
- How does the knowledge that the Lord accepts my prayer affect my daily life and my relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of trusting in the Lord's deliverance, as seen in this verse, to my current challenges and struggles?
- What does it mean to me personally that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit, as seen in Psalms 34:17?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 6:9
The Lord hath heard my supplication,.... Which he had presented to him, Psalms 6:1; in which he deprecates his anger and hot displeasure; entreats his free favour, grace, and mercy; desires healing
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 6:9
The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer. Supplication - literally, 'cry for grace;' techinnathi, from a Hebrew root, 'to be gracious.' Prayer - from a Hebrew root, 'to urge a plea,' tªpilaatiy (H8605).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 6:9
The Lord hath heard, and therefore will hear, as it follows. He draws an argument from his former experience.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 6:9
Psalms 6:9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.Ver. 9. The Lord hath heard my supplication] And thereby sealed up sweetest love to my soul; as Ahasuerus afterwards did to his Esther, by granting her request. But how knew David, and how doth many another man in like sort know that God hath heard his prayer, though as yet no visible return appeareth? I answer, This he may know, 1. By a cast of God’ s pleased countenance. 2. By the testimony of his own conscience, Philippians 4:6-7, and by the assurance of faith, which saith to a man, as the angel once did to Cornelius, Thy prayers are heard and answered. Of Luther we read, that having been once wrestling hard with God by prayer for the prosperous proceeding of the Reformation in Germany, about which there was a general meeting of the states at that time, he came leaping out of his closet with Vicimus, Vicimus, in his mouth, that is, We have prevailed, we have got the day. God sometimes answereth his people before they pray, sometimes while they are praying, as here, and sometimes after they have prayed, but sooner or later they shall be sure of it. The Lord will receive my prayer] He hath, and, therefore, he will. This is the language of faith, this is the triumph of trust.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 6:9
9. Twice he repeats the confident assertion of faith, that Jehovah has heard his prayer, and with equal confidence adds the assurance that He will accept it favourably, and not reject it. Cp. 1 John 5:14-15.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 6:9
The Lord hath heard my supplication - Repeating the sentiment in the previous verse, to express his assurance and his joy.
Sermons on Psalms 6:9
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Psalm 3 by Carl Armerding | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of crying out to the Lord in times of need. He shares a personal testimony of a doctor who was also a minister and how he expe |
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How the Turning Point Came by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of love and not erecting barriers between oneself and others. They highlight the need to love unconditionally, regardless of w |
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(Pdf Book) High Way to Victory by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes the journey of believers on the 'High Way to Victory,' highlighting the importance of recognizing our need for God, the power of prayer, and the necessity of |
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A Plea for Relief Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the importance of seeking help from the Lord in times of trouble. He emphasizes the significance of believing in a Creator and seeing G |
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Exposition on Psalm 121 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the importance of seeking help from God, emphasizing that our help comes from Him and His fullness. He urges believers to pray for guidance and protection |
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Psalm 120 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on Psalm 120, highlighting the distress caused by slander and the soul's refuge in prayer. He emphasizes that tribulation is inevitable for believers, but prayer |
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At Terce, Sext and None on Monday by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of daily recitation of Psalms during specific Hours, starting with Psalms 118 on Sunday and Monday, followed by Psalms 119 to 127 f |