Psalm 116:2
New International Version
Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

New Living Translation
Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!

English Standard Version
Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

Berean Standard Bible
Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.

King James Bible
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

New King James Version
Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.

New American Standard Bible
Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.

NASB 1995
Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live.

NASB 1977
Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live.

Legacy Standard Bible
Because He has inclined His ear to me, So I shall call upon Him in all my days.

Amplified Bible
Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call on Him as long as I live.

Christian Standard Bible
Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call out to him as long as I live.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Because He has turned His ear to me, I will call out to Him as long as I live.

American Standard Version
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

Contemporary English Version
You paid attention to me, and so I will pray to you as long as I live.

English Revised Version
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will call on him as long as I live because he turns his ear toward me.

Good News Translation
He listens to me every time I call to him.

International Standard Version
for he listens to me whenever I call.

Majority Standard Bible
Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.

NET Bible
and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.

New Heart English Bible
Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

Webster's Bible Translation
Because he hath inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

World English Bible
Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Because He has inclined His ear to me, "" And during my days I call.

Young's Literal Translation
Because He hath inclined His ear to me, And during my days I call.

Smith's Literal Translation
For he inclined his ear to me, and in my days I will call.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me: and in my days I will call upon him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For he has inclined his ear to me. And in my days, I will call upon him.

New American Bible
Who turned an ear to me on the day I called.

New Revised Standard Version
Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He will incline his ear to me in the day when I call upon him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he will incline his ear to me in the day when I shall call him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, Therefore will I call upon Him all my days.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Because he has inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call upon him while I live.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Has Heard My Voice
1I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. 2Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. 3The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

Psalm 40:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Psalm 66:19
But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer.

Psalm 145:18
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

Lamentations 3:55-56
I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.”

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

John 16:24
Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.

Romans 10:12-13
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, / for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

1 Corinthians 1:2
To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:

Ephesians 3:12
In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.


Treasury of Scripture

Because he has inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call on him as long as I live.

therefore

Psalm 55:16,17
As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me…

Psalm 86:6,7
Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications…

Psalm 88:1
A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:

as long as I live.

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1. The psalmist professes his love and duty to God for his deliverance
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Because He has inclined His ear to me
This phrase emphasizes God's attentiveness and willingness to listen to the prayers of His people. In the ancient Near Eastern context, gods were often seen as distant and unapproachable, but the God of Israel is depicted as personal and caring. The imagery of God inclining His ear suggests a deliberate action, indicating His readiness to hear and respond. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where He promises to be attentive to their cries (Exodus 2:24). The idea of God listening is also echoed in other Psalms, such as Psalm 34:15, which states that the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their cry.

I will call on Him
The psalmist's response to God's attentiveness is a commitment to prayer. Calling on God is a recurring theme in the Psalms and throughout Scripture, signifying reliance on God's power and faithfulness. This act of calling is not just a one-time event but a continual practice, reflecting a life of dependence on God. The phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative where calling on the name of the Lord is associated with worship and seeking divine intervention (Genesis 4:26, Joel 2:32). It underscores the importance of prayer as a means of maintaining a relationship with God.

as long as I live
This phrase indicates a lifelong commitment to seeking God. It suggests that the psalmist's relationship with God is not based on temporary circumstances but is a permanent aspect of his life. This lifelong dedication is a common theme in the wisdom literature, where the fear of the Lord and obedience to His commandments are seen as the path to a blessed life (Proverbs 3:1-2). The phrase also implies perseverance in faith, regardless of life's challenges, and reflects the biblical call to remain steadfast in one's devotion to God (Hebrews 10:23).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
The author of Psalm 116, traditionally believed to be King David, though the specific identity is not definitively known. The psalmist expresses personal gratitude and devotion to God.

2. God
The central figure in this verse, depicted as a compassionate listener who inclines His ear to the psalmist's prayers.

3. The Act of Prayer
The event of calling upon God, which is a central theme in this verse, highlighting the relationship between the psalmist and God.
Teaching Points
God's Attentiveness
God is not distant or indifferent; He actively listens to our prayers. This should encourage us to approach Him with confidence and regularity.

Commitment to Prayer
The psalmist's vow to call on God "as long as I live" serves as a model for lifelong devotion and reliance on God through prayer.

The Personal Nature of God
The imagery of God inclining His ear suggests a personal and intimate relationship. We are invited to experience this closeness with God in our own lives.

Response to God's Faithfulness
Recognizing God's faithfulness in hearing our prayers should inspire gratitude and a deeper commitment to Him.

Encouragement in Times of Trouble
Knowing that God listens can provide comfort and strength during difficult times, encouraging us to persist in prayer.(2) If we take translation (1) of Psalm 116:1 this verse will state the ground of the longing to pray. "I have longed for Jehovah to hear me now, for He, as in past times, inclines His ear to me." The latter clause of the verse offers some difficulty. The literal rendering of the text, given by the LXX. and Vulg., is, "and in my days I will call (for help). But there is none." 2Kings 20:19 does not, as suggested, confirm the explanation "all the days of my life." It would seem more natural to take the text as an equivalent of the common phrase "in the day when I call" (Psalm 56:10; Psalm 102:3, &c), and render the verse:

For He inclines His ear to me,

And that in the day when I call.

Verse 2. - Because he hath inclined his ear unto me (compare the expression of Hezekiah in Isaiah 37:17, "Incline thine ear, O Lord, and hear"). Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live; literally, in my days - another expression attributed to Hezekiah in the history (Isaiah 39:8). Lifelong gratitude and praise are promised by Hezekiah to God in Isaiah 38:20.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Because
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

He has inclined
הִטָּ֣ה (hiṭ·ṭāh)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend

His ear
אָזְנ֣וֹ (’ā·zə·nōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear

to me,
לִ֑י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

I will call on Him
אֶקְרָֽא׃ (’eq·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

as long as I live.
וּבְיָמַ֥י (ū·ḇə·yā·may)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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