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Psalms 116:1-2 - Compare All Versions

Psalms 116:1-2 NIV (New International Version)

I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

Psalms 116:1-2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

Psalms 116:1-2 NLT (New Living Translation)

I love the LORD because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!

Psalms 116:1-2 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

I love the LORD because he has heard my appeal for mercy.  Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call out to him as long as I live.

Psalms 116:1-2 KJV (King James Version)

I love the LORD, Because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

Psalms 116:1-2 NKJV (New King James Version)

I love the LORD, because He has heard My voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.

Psalms 116:1-6 MSG (The Message)

I love GOD because he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy. He listened so intently as I laid out my case before him. Death stared me in the face, hell was hard on my heels. Up against it, I didn’t know which way to turn; then I called out to GOD for help: “Please, GOD!” I cried out. “Save my life!” GOD is gracious—it is he who makes things right, our most compassionate God. GOD takes the side of the helpless; when I was at the end of my rope, he saved me.

Psalms 116:1-2 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

I love the LORD, because He hears My voice and my pleas. Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.

Psalms 116:1-2 AMP (Amplified Bible)

I love the LORD, because He hears [and continues to hear] My voice and my supplications (my pleas, my cries, my specific needs). Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call on Him as long as I live.

Psalms 116:1-2 NET (New English Translation)

I love the LORD because he heard my plea for mercy, and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.