Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionBlessed [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 BibleBlessed be the Lord, for he hath heard the voice of my supplication. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 BibleBlessed 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 1917Blessed 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… Jump to Previous Blessed Cry Ear Heard Mercy Petitions Praise Praised Prayer Supplication Supplications VoiceJump to Next Blessed Cry Ear Heard Mercy Petitions Praise Praised Prayer Supplication Supplications VoicePsalm 28 1. David prays earnestly against his enemies6. and for the people 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 my cry for mercy Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Blessed beבָּר֥וּךְ (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 Links Psalm 28:6 NIVPsalm 28:6 NLT Psalm 28:6 ESV Psalm 28:6 NASB Psalm 28:6 KJV Psalm 28:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 28:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 28:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 28:6 French Bible Psalm 28:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 28:6 Blessed be Yahweh because he has heard (Psalm Ps Psa.) |