Psalm 28:6
New International Version
Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.

New Living Translation
Praise the LORD! For he has heard my cry for mercy.

English Standard Version
Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.

Berean Standard Bible
Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.

King James Bible
Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

New King James Version
Blessed be the LORD, Because He has heard the voice of my supplications!

New American Standard Bible
Blessed be the LORD, Because He has heard the sound of my pleading.

NASB 1995
Blessed be the LORD, Because He has heard the voice of my supplication.

NASB 1977
Blessed be the LORD, Because He has heard the voice of my supplication.

Legacy Standard Bible
Blessed be Yahweh, Because He has heard the voice of my supplications.

Amplified Bible
Blessed be the LORD, Because He has heard the voice of my supplication.

Christian Standard Bible
Blessed be the LORD, for he has heard the sound of my pleading.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
May the LORD be praised, for He has heard the sound of my pleading.

American Standard Version
Blessed be Jehovah, Because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

Contemporary English Version
I praise you, LORD, for answering my prayers.

English Revised Version
Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Thank the LORD! He has heard my prayer for mercy!

Good News Translation
Give praise to the LORD; he has heard my cry for help.

International Standard Version
Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the sound of my supplications.

Majority Standard Bible
Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.

NET Bible
The LORD deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy!

New Heart English Bible
Blessed be the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my petitions.

Webster's Bible Translation
Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

World English Bible
Blessed be Yahweh, because he has heard the voice of my petitions.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Blessed [is] YHWH, "" For He has heard the voice of my supplications.

Young's Literal Translation
Blessed is Jehovah, For He hath heard the voice of my supplications.

Smith's Literal Translation
Praised be Jehovah, for he heard the voice of my supplications.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Blessed be the Lord, for he hath heard the voice of my supplication.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Blessed is the Lord, for he has heard the voice of my supplication.

New American Bible
Blessed be the LORD, who has heard the sound of my pleading.

New Revised Standard Version
Blessed be the LORD, for he has heard the sound of my pleadings.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Blessed be the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my supplications.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH who has heard the voice of my prayer.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Blessed be the LORD, Because He hath heard the voice of my supplications.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Blessed be the Lord, for he has hearkened to the voice of my petition.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD is My Strength
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.…

Cross References
Psalm 31:21
Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege.

Psalm 66:20
Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion!

Psalm 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.

Psalm 34:1
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Psalm 18:46
The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted—

Psalm 103:1-2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—

Psalm 144:1
Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.

Psalm 138:1-2
Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises. / I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Romans 15:6
so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Colossians 3:16-17
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. / And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.


Treasury of Scripture

Blessed be the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my supplications.

Psalm 31:21,22
Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city…

Psalm 66:19,20
But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer…

Psalm 69:33,34
For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners…

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Psalm 28
1. David prays earnestly against his enemies
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Blessed be the LORD
The phrase "Blessed be the LORD" is a common expression of praise and gratitude found throughout the Psalms. The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "barak," which conveys a sense of adoration and reverence. In the context of ancient Israel, blessing the LORD was an acknowledgment of His sovereignty and goodness. This phrase sets the tone for the verse, emphasizing the psalmist's deep appreciation and worship of God. Historically, this expression would have been used in communal worship settings, where the people of Israel collectively acknowledged God's faithfulness and provision.

for He has heard
The assurance that God "has heard" is central to the psalmist's confidence and relief. The Hebrew root "shama" means to hear, listen, or give attention to. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the ability of a deity to hear and respond to human petitions was a significant aspect of their perceived power and benevolence. The psalmist's declaration that God has heard him underscores the personal relationship between the believer and the divine, highlighting God's attentiveness and willingness to engage with His people.

my cry for mercy
The phrase "my cry for mercy" reflects a deep, heartfelt plea for divine intervention. The Hebrew word for "cry" is "shavah," which implies a loud call or shout for help. This is not a casual request but an urgent appeal born out of desperation. The term "mercy" is translated from the Hebrew word "chanan," which denotes grace, favor, and compassion. In the biblical narrative, God's mercy is a recurring theme, illustrating His loving-kindness and readiness to forgive and restore. The psalmist's cry for mercy is a testament to his faith in God's character as compassionate and just, a belief rooted in the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This plea also resonates with the broader scriptural context, where God's mercy is a source of hope and renewal for His people.

(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 Psalm 28:6 as an interpolation. It certainly seems discordant with the rhythm as well as with the sense of the rest.

Verses 6-9. - As, midway in Psalm 27, the tone changed from jubilation to humble entreaty, so, midway in the present psalm, there is a change from plaintive and humble entreaty to rejoicing and thanksgiving. The cause of the change would seem to have been a confident assurance, arising out of the very act of prayer, that the prayer is heard and granted, so that the happy results prayed for are certain to follow. Such an assurance is certainly not attained by all those whose supplications are earnest and devout; but David appears to have enjoyed it not infrequently (see above, Psalm 6:8-10; Psalm 7:17, etc.). Verse 6. - Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications (comp. ver. 2, with which this is, of set purpose, made exactly to correspond).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Blessed be
בָּר֥וּךְ (bā·rūḵ)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

for
כִּי־ (kî·šā-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

He has heard
שָׁ֝מַע (ma‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

my cry
ק֣וֹל (qō·wl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

for mercy.
תַּחֲנוּנָֽי׃ (ta·ḥă·nū·nāy)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8469: Supplication for favor


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