Psalms 116:6 Meaning and Explanation
“The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 116:6
God protects the vulnerable; the psalmist testifies to personal help.
What Does Psalms 116:6 Mean?
The simple (pethayim) are the innocent and unsophisticated—those without guile or strength of their own. The LORD's preserving care extends to the vulnerable. The psalmist testifies personally: 'I was brought low,' humbled and stripped of earthly strength.
Yet in that very lowness, God intervened. This is the pattern throughout Scripture: God's help often comes not to the proud but to those who have nowhere else to turn. The psalmist's humiliation became the occasion for divine rescue.
Psalms 116:6 in the Original Language
Peta'im (פְּתָאִים), 'simple' — the innocent and guileless, without pretense or worldly power.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 116:6
What does Psalms 116:6 mean?
God protects the humble and helped the psalmist when brought low.
What is the context of Psalms 116:6?
God protects the vulnerable; the psalmist testifies to personal help.