Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, LORD, supported me. New Living Translation I cried out, “I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O LORD, supported me. English Standard Version When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O LORD, held me up. Berean Standard Bible If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me. King James Bible When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. New King James Version If I say, “My foot slips,” Your mercy, O LORD, will hold me up. New American Standard Bible If I should say, “My foot has slipped,” Your faithfulness, LORD, will support me. NASB 1995 If I should say, “My foot has slipped,” Your lovingkindness, O LORD, will hold me up. NASB 1977 If I should say, “My foot has slipped,” Thy lovingkindness, O LORD, will hold me up. Legacy Standard Bible If I should say, “My foot has stumbled,” Your lovingkindness, O Yahweh, will hold me up. Amplified Bible If I say, “My foot has slipped,” Your compassion and lovingkindness, O LORD, will hold me up. Christian Standard Bible If I say, “My foot is slipping,” your faithful love will support me, LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your faithful love will support me, LORD. American Standard Version When I said, My foot slippeth; Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, held me up. Contemporary English Version When I felt my feet slipping, you came with your love and kept me steady. English Revised Version When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. GOD'S WORD® Translation When I said, "My feet are slipping," your mercy, O LORD, continued to hold me up. Good News Translation I said, "I am falling"; but your constant love, O LORD, held me up. International Standard Version When I say that my foot is shaking, your gracious love, LORD, will sustain me. Majority Standard Bible If I say, ?My foot is slipping,? Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me. NET Bible If I say, "My foot is slipping," your loyal love, O LORD, supports me. New Heart English Bible When I said, "My foot is slipping." Your loving kindness, LORD, held me up. Webster's Bible Translation When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. World English Bible When I said, “My foot is slipping!” Your loving kindness, Yahweh, held me up. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf I have said, “My foot has slipped,” "" Your kindness, O YHWH, supports me. Young's Literal Translation If I have said, 'My foot hath slipped,' Thy kindness, O Jehovah, supporteth me. Smith's Literal Translation If I said, My foot wavered; thy mercy, O Jehovah, upheld me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf I said: My foot is moved: thy mercy, O Lord, assisted me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible When I say, “My foot is slipping,” your mercy, LORD, holds me up. New Revised Standard Version When I thought, “My foot is slipping,” your steadfast love, O LORD, held me up. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen I said, My foot slips, thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I said, "My feet have slipped, and your grace, LORD JEHOVAH, has supported me.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If I say: 'My foot slippeth', Thy mercy, O LORD, holdeth me up. Brenton Septuagint Translation If I said, My foot has been moved; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Will Not Forget His People…17Unless the LORD had been my helper, I would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence. 18If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me. 19When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.… Cross References Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” Psalm 37:24 Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you. Matthew 14:30-31 But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” / Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” Psalm 73:2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. 2 Corinthians 12:9 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. Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Psalm 121:3 He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Psalm 18:35 You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me. John 10:28-29 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. Treasury of Scripture When I said, My foot slips; your mercy, O LORD, held me up. my foot Psalm 17:5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. Psalm 37:23,24 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way… Psalm 38:16 For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me. Jump to Previous Foot Held Hold Holdeth Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Slipped Slippeth Slipping Slips Steadfast Support Supported Supporteth ThoughtJump to Next Foot Held Hold Holdeth Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Slipped Slippeth Slipping Slips Steadfast Support Supported Supporteth ThoughtPsalm 94 1. The prophet, calling for justice, complains of tyranny and impiety.8. He teaches God's providence 12. He shows the blessedness of affliction 16. God is the defender of the afflicted. If I say, “My foot is slipping,” This phrase reflects a moment of vulnerability and instability, both physically and spiritually. In biblical times, the metaphor of a "slipping foot" often symbolized a loss of stability or security, akin to falling into sin or facing overwhelming trials. The psalmist acknowledges human frailty and the constant threat of stumbling in life's journey. This imagery is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 73:2, where the psalmist confesses, "But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold." It highlights the need for divine assistance in maintaining spiritual steadfastness. Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 94, traditionally attributed to David or another psalmist, who expresses a personal struggle and reliance on God. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 3. The Event of Slipping A metaphorical expression of experiencing instability or danger, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Teaching Points God’s Faithful SupportThe Hebrew word for "support" (tamak) implies a firm grasp or hold. God’s support is not passive but active and strong, ensuring that we do not fall. Acknowledging Our Weakness Recognizing when we are "slipping" is crucial. It requires humility and honesty before God, acknowledging our need for His help. Experiencing God’s Loving Devotion The term "loving devotion" (chesed) refers to God’s steadfast love and mercy. It is a covenantal love that assures us of His unwavering commitment. Trusting in God’s Promises In moments of instability, we are called to trust in God’s promises and His character, knowing that He is faithful to uphold us. Practical Steps in Times of Trouble When feeling unstable, turn to prayer, Scripture, and the community of believers for support and encouragement.Verse 18. - When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord, held me up. Another respect in which the godly, even though suffering affliction, are blessed. God upholds their tottering feet, and, when they are in danger, keeps them from falling. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ifאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I say, אָ֭מַרְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “My foot רַגְלִ֑י (raḡ·lî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda is slipping,” מָ֣טָה (mā·ṭāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 4131: To waver, to slip, shake, fall Your loving devotion, חַסְדְּךָ֥ (ḥas·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty O LORD, יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will support me. יִסְעָדֵֽנִי׃ (yis·‘ā·ḏê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5582: To support, sustain, stay Links Psalm 94:18 NIVPsalm 94:18 NLT Psalm 94:18 ESV Psalm 94:18 NASB Psalm 94:18 KJV Psalm 94:18 BibleApps.com Psalm 94:18 Biblia Paralela Psalm 94:18 Chinese Bible Psalm 94:18 French Bible Psalm 94:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 94:18 When I said My foot is slipping! 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