Psalms 109:26 Meaning and Explanation
“Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist cries out for God's help and salvation, trusting in God's mercy.
The Context of Psalms 109:26
Direct appeal for immediate rescue and deliverance.
What Does Psalms 109:26 Mean?
Having laid out his suffering and appealed to God's justice, the psalmist makes a direct, urgent plea: 'Help me.' This is simple and primal—a cry for rescue.
He asks to be saved 'according to thy mercy'—not according to his own merits or worthiness, but according to God's compassionate nature. Mercy (hesed in Hebrew) is God's faithful, covenantal love.
Psalms 109:26 in the Original Language
Mercy (חֶסֶד), hesed — covenantal love, steadfast kindness that endures and protects those in covenant.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 109:26
What does Psalms 109:26 mean?
The psalmist cries out for God's help and salvation, trusting in God's mercy.
What is the context of Psalms 109:26?
Direct appeal for immediate rescue and deliverance.