Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Parallel translations
- KJV Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
- BSB Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
- NKJV Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.
- NASB Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.
- NLT Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 10
- Ps 145:18–19Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
- Ps 40:1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
- Ps 55:16–17As for me, I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.
- Phil 4:6In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- Luke 18:1He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,
- Ps 86:6–7Hear, Yahweh, my prayer. Listen to the voice of my petitions.
- Ps 31:2Bow down your ear to me. Deliver me speedily. Be to me a strong rock, a house of defense to save me.
- Col 4:2Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
- Ps 88:1A Song. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Suffering of Affliction.” A contemplation by Heman, the Ezrahite. Yahweh, the God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before you.
- Job 27:10Will he delight himself in the Almighty, and call on God at all times?
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