Psalms 108:6
Psalms 108:6
“That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist petitions God to rescue His beloved people and to answer his cry for help.
Context
Petition for rescue of God's beloved and personal response from God.
What Does Psalms 108:6 Mean?
The beloved refers to God's people or chosen ones—those in covenant relationship with Him. Deliverance is not automatic but must be prayed for and believed. The psalmist links the salvation of the people to his own petition, suggesting his need and theirs are unified.
The right hand symbolizes power and strength in ancient near eastern imagery. To answer means to respond, to be heard, to not be abandoned. The psalmist expects God to act and speak—to engage with His people.