But deal with me, Yahweh the Lord, for your name’s sake, because your loving kindness is good, deliver me;
Parallel translations
- KJV But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name’s sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.
- BSB But You, O GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; deliver me by the goodness of Your loving devotion.
- NKJV But You, O GOD the Lord, Deal with me for Your name’s sake; Because Your mercy is good, deliver me.
- NASB ¶But You, God, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; Because Your mercy is good, rescue me;
- NLT But deal well with me, O Sovereign Lord, for the sake of your own reputation! Rescue me because you are so faithful and good.
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 13
- Ps 31:3For you are my rock and my fortress, therefore for your name’s sake lead me and guide me.
- Ps 69:16Answer me, Yahweh, for your loving kindness is good. According to the multitude of your tender mercies, turn to me.
- Ps 63:3Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you.
- Ps 79:9–10Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake.
- Phil 2:8–11And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.
- Ps 25:11For your name’s sake, Yahweh, pardon my iniquity, for it is great.
- Ps 143:11–12Revive me, Yahweh, for your name’s sake. In your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.
- Ps 86:5For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.
- John 17:1Jesus said these things, and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may also glorify you;
- Ps 36:7–9How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.
- Ps 86:15But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
- Ps 69:29But I am in pain and distress. Let your salvation, God, protect me.
- Ps 23:3He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
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